• In my estimation, this book is a masterful, intellectually rigorous, clear, and accessible treatment of the first four chapters of Genesis. So lucid and well written, in fact, that I'd gladly gobble up a commentary by Collins on the entire book of Genesis. In terms of an intense aversion to Collins' book (that's rooted in his views on the merits of a 6-day 24 hr. view of creation account), it would be quite odd to judge the merits of an entire volume on a single matter such as this. If this were prudent to do, we'd be obliged to turn our nose up at Augustine's monumental work, "The City of God", because he fails to endorse a 24/6 view of creation in his classic work. At any rate, this book is both a gem and a keeper, and a masterclass in clear thinking on the Word.
    Genesis 1-4: A Linguistic, Literary, And Theological Commentary
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    1. This book is really, really well-written, and was an extraordinary help to me in sharing the gospel with others. Can't recommend it highly enough!
      Delivered from the Elements of the World: Atonement, Justification, Mission
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      1. I'm thrilled that Logos is now integrating this book to their library! I was blessed to meet Christopher Wright and read this book in seminary. I've got the HC version of this book but will almost certainly pick up the Logos version as well (way better for taking notes / sermon preparation). It's hard to underestimate how helpful this book is for grasping OT ethics in their own context, and then in turn, how those ethics relate to God's people today. OT ethics is a sphere of study that Christians are constantly getting drilled on. Christopher is a serious / top-notch scholar, and this book is an absolute gem. I think that if Christopher's material here was more broadly read and understood, there'd be a lot less inclination to "unhitch" the OT from the NT in our evangelism / gospel engagement. I need more than five stars!
        Old Testament Ethics for the People of God
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        1. Have you ever read Leviticus and wondered, "How in the world could I ever understand, apply, or teach the significance of what's going on in Leviticus?" or "What in the world was the point of THAT practice / sacrifice?" Have you ever been talking with an unbeliever / skeptic about the events / sacrifices in Leviticus and wondered how you might relate what's going on to ANY period of history? I have. If you have too, this clear and accessible commentary is just what the doctor ordered! Throughout the commentary, Sklar consistently takes the time to pause and interact with the obvious questions that a contemporary reader would have as they read the book of Leviticus. For example, in Leviticus 12, Sklar asks, "Why would a woman become ritually impure by giving birth?" Bingo. Good question. Try preaching or unpacking Leviticus without squarely facing these kinds of questions. Leviticus has at least a dozen of these issues, and Sklar tackles each one with simplicity, clarity, and respect for the text. Pick this up and you'll be glad you did. I've read dozens of commentaries, and this commentary has given me the best bank for my buck. For the great price, and accessible style, you'll have a hard time finding its equal.
          Leviticus (Tyndale Old Testament Commentary | TOTC)
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