Releasing Tuesday, July 14th, Hodder Faith is introducing three new volumes in the Hodder Bible Commentary series: Esther by K. A. Ellis, 1&2 Chronicles by Peter Lau, and Psalms 1–41 by Benjamin Sargent. Each book offers fresh, thoughtful insight into Scripture, helping readers engage familiar texts with renewed clarity and confidence.
The Hodder Bible Commentary is a fifty‑volume series that places the full Anglicised NIV text alongside accessible exposition. Written by contributors from a wide range of cultural and church backgrounds, the series brings together scholarship and pastoral sensitivity to show how the Bible continues to speak meaningfully into the complexities of modern life. It is designed for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of Scripture, whether preparing a sermon, leading a study group, or reading at home.
In Esther, K. A. Ellis trace’s themes of providence, identity, hiddenness, fear, boldness, and dramatic reversal. She draws readers into the wider biblical story of exile and covenant promise, showing how God sustains his people even when his presence feels hidden. Her commentary speaks gently and directly to Christians facing uncertainty or hostility today and points to Christ as the true Deliverer.
Peter Lau’s 1&2 Chronicles invites readers to see the book as a theological compass rather than a historical appendix. Chronicles retell Israel’s past with purpose, encouraging worship, renewing identity, and restoring trust in God’s promises after devastation. Lau highlights how these themes find their fulfilment in Christ and how they continue to resonate far beyond their original setting.
In Psalms 1–41, Benjamin Sargent guides readers through some of Scripture’s most formative prayers. These psalms give voice to trust in God through lament, praise, and petition, shaping the worship and imagination of God’s people across generations. Sargent combines new research with historic wisdom, encouraging readers to discover the depth and beauty of the Psalms and to join the ancient cry of adoration: “Glory.”
Readers can explore these new volumes, along with the rest of the Hodder Bible Commentary series, at hodderbiblecommentary.com.
About the Hodder Bible Commentary Series
The Hodder Bible Commentary spans fifty volumes and four million words, offering readable exposition of every book of the Bible. With the full Anglicized NIV text interwoven throughout, each volume is designed for clarity and depth, making it a valuable resource for pastors, teachers, small‑group leaders, and all adult readers seeking to understand Scripture more fully.
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