Praised by C.S. Lewis as “Probably the best single book of modern comment on the Bible,” A New Commentary on Holy Scripture Including the Apocrypha focuses on the spiritual understanding and application of the Scriptures. Written by a variety of respected Anglican scholars, and edited by Charles Gore, H.L. Goudge, and Alfred Guillaume, this volume was created in the spirit of progressive criticism and it comes to conclusions that differed widely from the accepted views of the day.
The scholars dedicated to this work believed that the Apocrypha are extremely important as background for understanding the New Testament. Each author’s contributions reflect their unique views, often cross-referenced to one another where considerable differences of opinion arise. The text also includes clarifying footnotes by the editors. While the commentary offers some scientific and archaeological aspects, it’s the depth of its scriptural commentary that makes this a critical resource for any biblical scholar.