Philippians Commentaries Recommended By Sinclair Ferguson

Let’s Study Philippians is a commentary written by Sinclair Ferguson, Professor of Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary. It is designed to be used by ordinary Christians in their individual study, family devotions and in small groups.

In the end matter he recommends the following commentaries For Further Reading;

William Hendriksen: A Commentary on the Epistle to the Philippians, Colossians and Philemon.

J.A. Motyer: The Message of Philippians: Jesus our Joy

Moises Silva: Philippians

Proverbs: A Mentory Commentary, by John A. Kitchen

Dan Phillips has published a very comprehensive review of this commentary. Click Here to check it out.

Proverbs: a Mentor Commentary, by John A. Kitchen (Christian Focus Publications, Ltd.: 2006; 790 pages)

Top-Rated Old Testament Commentaries

The following are Tremper Longman’s top-rated Old Testament commentaries. Tremper Longman, III is Professor at Westmont College and Visiting Professor of Old Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary.





























































Commentary Recommendations for Haggai-Zechariah-Malachai

Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, has recommended the following commentaries on Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachai.

Alden, Robert L. “Haggai, Malachi” in Expositor’s Bible Commentary. Vol. 7. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1985.

Baldwin, Joyce. Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi. TOTC. Downer Grove: IVP, 1972.

Baron, David. The Visions and Prophechies of Zechariah. Repr. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 1972.

Barker, Kenneth L. “Zechariah” in Expositor’s Bible Commentary. Vol. 7. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1985.

Feinberg, C.L. God Remembers. Portland: Multnomah, 1965.

Kaiser, Walter C., Jr. Malachi: God’s Unchanging Love. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1985.

McComiskey, Thomas E. “Zechariah.” in The Minor Prophets, ed. T. McComiskey. Vol. 3. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1998.

Merrill, Eugene H. Haggai and Zechariah, Malachi. NAC 21. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 1994.

Meyers, Carol L. and Eric M. Meyers. Haggai and Zechariah 1-8. AB 25B. Garden City: Doubleday, 1987.

________. Haggai and Zechariah 9-14. AB 25C. Garden City: Doubleday, 1993.

Motyer, J. Alec. “Haggai.” in The Minor Prophets, ed. T. McComiskey. Vol. 3. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1998. Pp 963-1002.

Stuart, Douglas. “Malachi.” in The Minor Prophets, ed. T. McComiskey. Vol. 3. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1998.

Unger, M.F. Zechariah: Prophet of Messiah’s Glory. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1963.

Verhoef, P.A. The Books of Haggai and Malachi. NICOT. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1987.

Wolf, H. Haggai and Malachi. Chicago: Moody, 1976.

Commentary Recommendations for Jonah-Micah-Nahum-Habakkuk-Zephaniah

Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, has recommended the following commentaries on Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah.

Alexander, T.D., David W. Baker, and B.K. Waltke. Obadiah, Jonah, Micah. TOTC. Downers Grove: IVP, 1988.

Allen, Leslie C. The Books of Joel, Obadiah, Jonah and Micah. NICOT. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1976.

Baker, David W. Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah: An Introduction and Commentary. TOTC. Downers Grove: IVP, 1988.

Berlin, Adele. Zephaniah: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary. AB 25A. Garden City: Doubleday, 1994.

Bruce, F. F. “Habakkuk.” in The Minor Prophets, ed. T. McComiskey. Vol. 2. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1993.

Ellison, H.L. “Jonah” in Expositor’s Bible Commentary. Vol. 7. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1985.

Gowan, Donald E. The Triumph of Faith in Habakkuk. Atlanta: John Knox, 1976.

Longman, Tremper, III. “Nahum.” in The Minor Prophets, ed. T. McComiskey. Vol. 2. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1993.

Meier, Walter A. The Book of Nahum: A Commentary. Repr. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1980.

McComiskey, Thomas E. “Micah.” in Expositor’s Bible Commentary, vol. 6. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1985.

Motyer, J. Alec. “Zephaniah.” in The Minor Prophets, ed. T. McComiskey. Vol. 3. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1998.

Patterson, R. “Habbakuk.” In Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah. WEC. Chicago: Moody, 1991.

Robertson, O. P. The Books of Nahum, Habakkuk and Zephaniah. NICOT. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1990.

Sasson, Jack. Jonah: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary. AB 24B. Garden City: Doubleday, 1990.

Smith, Ralph L. Micah-Malachai. WBC 32. Dallas: Word, 1984.

Walker, Larry L. “Zephaniah” in Expositor’s Bible Commentary. Vol. 7. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1985.

Waltke, Bruce K. “Micah.” in The Minor Prophets, ed. T. McComiskey. Vol. 2. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1993.

Commentary Recommendations for Hosea, Joel, Amos, and Obadiah

Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, has recommended the following commentaries for the study of Hosea, Joel, Amos, and Obadiah.

Allen, Leslie C. The Books of Joel, Obadiah, Jonah and Micah. NICOT. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1976.

Andersen, Francis I., and David N. Freedman. Hosea: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary. AB 24. Garden City: Doubleday, 1980.

________. Amos: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary. AB 24. Garden City: Doubleday, 1980.

Armerding, Carl E. “Obadiah, Nahum, Habakkuk” in Expositor’s Bible Commentary. Vol. 7. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1985.

Cohen, G.G., and H.R. Vandermey. Hosea/Amos. Chicago: Moody, 1981.

Garrett, Duane. Hosea, Joel. NAC 19A. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 1997.

Hubbard, D.A. Hosea. TOTC. Downers Grove: IVP, 1989.

________. Joel and Amos. TOTC. Downers Grove: IVP, 1989.

Kidner, Derek. The Message of Hosea: Love to the Loveless. Downers Grove: IVP, 1981.

McComiskey, Thomas E. “Amos, Micah” in Expositor’s Bible Commentary. Vol. 7. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1985.

Motyer, J.A. The Message of Amos: The Day of the Lion. Downers Grove: IVP, 1974.

Price, W.K. The Prophet Joel and the Day of the Lord. Chicago: Moody, 1976.

Smith, Gary V. Amos: A Commentary. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1989.

________. Hosea, Amos, Micah. NIVAC. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2001.

Stuart, Douglas. Hosea-Jonah. WBC 31. Dallas: Word, 1987.

Watts, J.D.W. Obadiah. Repr. Winona Lake, IN: Alpha, 1981.

Wolff, H. W. Joel and Amos. Hermeneia. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1977.

Wood, Leon. “Hosea” in Expositor’s Bible Commentary. Vol. 7. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1985.

Book recommendations for study of the Minor Prophets

Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, has recommended the following books for study of the Minor Prophets.

Boice, J.M. The Minor Prophets. 2 vols. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1983-86.

Feinberg, C.L. The Minor Prophets. Chicago: Moody, 1952.

McComiskey, Thomas E. The Minor Prophets. 3 vols. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1998.

Morgan, G. Campbell. The Minor Prophets: The Men and Their Messages. Old Tappan: Revell, 1960.

Commentary Recommendations on Daniel

Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, has recommended the following commentaries on Daniel.

Archer, Gleason L., Jr. “Daniel” in Expositor’s Bible Commentary. Vol. 7. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1985.

Baldwin, Joyce G. Daniel. TOTC. Downers Grove: IVP, 1978.

Collins, John J. Daniel. Hermeneia. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1993.

Ferguson, S.B. Daniel. CC. Dallas: Word, 1998.

Longman, Tremper, III. Daniel. NIVAC. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1999.

Miller, Stephen R. Daniel. NAC 18. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 1994.

Wallace, R.S. The Lord Is King: The Message, Daniel. BIT. Downers Grove: IVP, 1979.

Walvoord, J. F. Daniel: The Key to Prophetic Revelation. Chicago: Moody, 1971.

Wood, Leon. A Commentary on Daniel. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1973.

Young, Edward J. The Prophecy of Daniel. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1949.

Commentary Recommendations for Ezekiel

Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, has recommended the following commentaries on Ezekiel.

Allan, L.C. Ezekiel 1-19. WBC. Dallas: Word, 1991.

________. Ezekiel 20-48. WBC. Dallas: Word, 1991.

Block, Daniel. The Book of Ezekiel Chapters 1-24. NICOT. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997.

________. The Book of Ezekiel Chapters 25-48. NICOT. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1998.

Cooper, Lamar Eugene, Sr. Ezekiel. NAC 17. Nashville: Broadman, 1994.

Duguid, I. Ezekiel. NIVAC. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1999.

Eichrodt, Walther. Ezekiel: A Commentary. OTL 23. Philadelphia: Westminster, 1970.

Feinberg, C.L. The Prophecy of Ezekiel. Chicago: Moody, 1969.

Commentary Recommendations on Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Lamentations

Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, has recommended the following commentaries on Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Lamentations.

Bultema, H. Commentary on Isaiah. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 1981.

Childs, Brevard S. Isaiah. OTL. Louisville: Westminster, 2001.

Dearman, J.A. Jeremiah/Lamentations. NIVAC. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2002.

Dobbs-Allsopp, F. W. Lamentations. Interpretation. Louisville Westminster John Knox Press, 2002.

Ellison, H.L. “Lamentations” in Expositor’s Bible Commentary. Vol. 6. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1986.

Feinberg, C.L. “Jeremiah” in Expositor’s Bible Commentary. Vol. 6. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1986.

Grogan, G.W. Isaiah. FBC 6. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1986.

Harrison, R.K. Jeremiah and Lamentations. TOTC. Downers Grove: IVP, 1973.

Holladay, W. Jeremiah. 2 vols. Hermeneia. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1986/1989.

Huey, F.B., Jr. Jeremiah-Lamentations. NAC 16. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 1993.

Kaiser, Walter C., Jr. A Biblical Approach to Personal Suffering (Lamentations). Chicago: Moody, 1982.

Laetsch, Theodore. Jeremiah. St. Louis: Concordia, 1952. (includes Lamentations).

Martens, Elmer A. Jeremiah. Believer’s Bible Commentary. Scottdale, PA: Herald Press, 1986.

Motyer, J. Alec. The Prophecy of Isaiah: An Introduction and Commentary. TOTC. Downers Grove: IVP, 1993.

Oswalt, John N. The Book of Isaiah Chapters 1-39. NICOT. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1986.

________. The Book of Isaiah Chapters 40-66. NICOT. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997.

Provan, Iain. Lamentations. NCB. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1991.

Thompson, J.A. The Book of Jeremiah. NICOT. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1980.

Wolf, Herbert M. Interpreting Isaiah. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1985.

Young, E.J. The Book of Isaiah. 3 vols. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1965-1972.