The Old Testament was written in a world vastly different from our own, filled with ancient Near Eastern customs, legal codes, and idioms that can be confusing to a 21st-century reader. This commentary, primarily authored by , Victor H. Matthews , and Mark W. Chavalas , acts as a "backlight" to the text.

: Covers every book of the Old Testament from Genesis to Malachi. Key Features and Benefits

: Explains ancient customs such as mourning rituals, slave treatment, and the significance of "high places".