Esther - looking for a good (devotional) commentary

[Eoghan]

What are the best commentaries drawing out the meaning and application of this book?

 

[Poimen]

Amazon.com: Esther And Ruth (Reformed Expository Commentary) (9780875527833): Iain M. Duguid: Books

 

[Backwoods Presbyterian]

 

[greenbaggins]

I have read Duguid, and he is indispensable. I would also recommend Karen Jobes (in the NIVAC series) and Joyce Baldwin (in the Tyndale OT series, which has now been replaced by Reid's commentary, so you'll have to find Baldwin second-hand).

 

[Jack K]

Same here on Duguid's commentary. I've found it very helpful. Worth the price and the time spent reading, for sure.

 

[Eoghan]

...Worth the price ...

You are scaring me Jack. We are just about to buy the wife a new car and I hope it does not come down to a choice of either or

Does it come in paperback, kindle edition?

 

[Jack K]

...Worth the price ...

You are scaring me Jack. We are just about to buy the wife a new car and I hope it does not come down to a choice of either or

Does it come in paperback, kindle edition?

Didn't mean to scare you. It's not a big book at all. Mine is hardcover and I suspect that's all there is, but it won't be priced much higher than the typical paperback. I just found it listing for $12 US on Amazon. I imagine you could find something comparable. P&R is the publisher.

 

[Eoghan]

Just over £12 here - what happened to the exchange rate?