The Abingdon Press, 1929. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 1452 pages, with index. Color maps on six plates. First edition, second printing. Foreword by David G. Downey, five-page list of the scholars who contributed. Includes overall articles and book-by-book commentaries on the Bible as a whole, the Old Testament, and the New Testament. The text is laid out in two columns. Royal 8vo (6-1/2" x 9-1/2" x 2-1/4" thick), dark blue cloth scuffed, faded gilt lettering on spine, wear especially to crown and heel, hinges cracked, edges and end papers age-toned with some foxing spots. Pages unmarked. Heavy book, may incur shipping surcharge.

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Bookseller: Berthoff Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: WBB-1222
Title: The Abingdon Bible Commentary
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: The Abingdon Press
Date Published: 1929
Weight: 0.00 lbs
Keywords: DAVID G. DOWNEY, BIBLICAL SCHOLARSHIP
Bookseller catalogs: Religion; Reference;

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