Edition: CD-ROMPrice: 299.99Publication Date: Nov. 06Description:The Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament (BECNT) series provides pastors, students, and teachers with substantive yet accessible Bible commentaries. Each commentary includes the author’s own translation of the Greek text and detailed interaction with the meaning of the text. Now the first eight volumes in this acclaimed series are available on CD-ROM at a savings of more than 20% off the price of the print editions. This CD-ROM combines the content of the award-winning BECNT series with the dynamic Libronix Digital Library SystemTM toolkit. The eight books include:Luke, volume 1 (1:1–9:50) by Darrell L. BockLuke, volume 2 (9:51–24:53) by Darrell L. BockJohn by Andreas J. KöstenbergerRomans by Thomas R. Schreiner1 Corinthians by David E. GarlandPhilippians, 2nd ed., by Moisés Silva1 Peter by Karen H. JobesRevelation by Grant R. OsborneThere are twenty-one total volumes projected for the BECNT series. Forthcoming BECNT volumes will be released on two future CD-ROMs. With this time-saving resource, users can type a topic or Bible verse into the search engine and quickly find all the relevant information they need.The minimum system requirements for running Libronix on the PC are:
500MHz Pentium III (1GHz Pentium III recommended)
CD/DVD-ROM drive
Microsoft Windows 98 or later (will run on Windows 98/98SE/Me/NT 4.0 (SP6a)/2000/XP)
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
550MB hard drive space
800x600 (1024x768 recommended)
Praise for the series:"The Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament has set a new standard in reader-friendliness with its attractive presentation that combines detailed exegetical comment on the Greek text with accessibility for those who have little or no knowledge of the original language of the New Testament."--I. Howard Marshall, University of AberdeenPraise for Luke: Christianity Today 1997 Book Award Winner"Bock has read widely, asks the right questions, and gives a balanced answer in his interpretation of this Gospel."--Joseph A. Fitzmyer, SJ, Catholic University of AmericaPraise for John:"The best and most thorough commentary on the Greek text of John in recent years, from any theological perspective. Highly recommended!"--Craig Blomberg, Denver SeminaryPraise for Romans:"An exemplary commentary. Schreiner's insightful discussions unfailingly lead the reader to the heart of an issue, his arguments are clearly presented, and his conclusions are carefully and wisely drawn."--Donald A. Hagner, Fuller Theological SeminaryPraise for Revelation:"[Revelation] will serve well as a text at the seminary level and is a work which pastors and teachers will find extremely helpful."--David E. Aune, Religious Studies ReviewPraise for 1 Corinthians: Christianity Today 2004 Book Award Winner"A substantial piece of work worthy of serious engagement. . . . This is an extremely well-researched volume."--Garwood P. Anderson, Review of Biblical LiteraturePraise for Philippians, 2nd ed.:"One cannot but be impressed with Silva's skill as an exegete. . . . An excellent commentary."--Gerald F. Hawthorne, ThemeliosPraise for 1 Peter:"Jobes's attention to detail throughout and her expertise in the Greek Old Testament make this a work that deserves to be added to a fairly short list of commentaries on 1 Peter that are not to be missed."--J. Ramsey Michaels, Missouri State University