Leslie C. Allen

Leslie C. Allen is a British-born Old Testament scholar of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, associated with evangelical and Wesleyan traditions and known for his work in the prophets and Psalms.

Allen has written several important commentaries in major series, particularly on books such as Joel, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, and Psalms. His work combines linguistic skill, attention to literary structure, and engagement with scholarly discussion, all in service of understanding the text’s theological message. He writes with pastors and students in mind, translating complex issues into clear, manageable exposition.

He is valued for careful, balanced judgement, thoroughness without unnecessary verbosity, and a tone that reflects reverence for Scripture. His commentaries continue to be recommended as reliable guides through sometimes neglected prophetic books.

Key titles include his commentaries on the minor prophets and on the Psalms in well-regarded commentary series.

Leslie C. Allen

Leslie C. Allen is a British-born Old Testament scholar of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, associated with evangelical and Wesleyan traditions and known for his work in the prophets and Psalms.

Allen has written several important commentaries in major series, particularly on books such as Joel, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, and Psalms. His work combines linguistic skill, attention to literary structure, and engagement with scholarly discussion, all in service of understanding the text’s theological message. He writes with pastors and students in mind, translating complex issues into clear, manageable exposition.

He is valued for careful, balanced judgement, thoroughness without unnecessary verbosity, and a tone that reflects reverence for Scripture. His commentaries continue to be recommended as reliable guides through sometimes neglected prophetic books.

Key titles include his commentaries on the minor prophets and on the Psalms in well-regarded commentary series.

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