Tremper Longman

Tremper Longman III is an American evangelical Old Testament scholar of the late twentieth and twenty-first centuries, known for his work in wisdom literature, poetry, and biblical theology.

Longman has written numerous commentaries and introductions aimed at bridging scholarship and church life. His volumes on Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, and other books combine literary analysis, historical context, and theological reflection. He often explores how Old Testament books function as part of the larger canon and how they point forward to Christ, while engaging with a broad range of scholarly discussion.

He is valued for his engaging style, sensitivity to genre and literary artistry, and willingness to wrestle with difficult interpretive issues. His work is frequently used by pastors who want commentaries that are serious yet readable, and that take both scholarship and church interpretation seriously.

Notable titles include his commentaries on Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs, and his introductions to the Old Testament and its literature.

Tremper Longman

Tremper Longman III is an American evangelical Old Testament scholar of the late twentieth and twenty-first centuries, known for his work in wisdom literature, poetry, and biblical theology.

Longman has written numerous commentaries and introductions aimed at bridging scholarship and church life. His volumes on Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, and other books combine literary analysis, historical context, and theological reflection. He often explores how Old Testament books function as part of the larger canon and how they point forward to Christ, while engaging with a broad range of scholarly discussion.

He is valued for his engaging style, sensitivity to genre and literary artistry, and willingness to wrestle with difficult interpretive issues. His work is frequently used by pastors who want commentaries that are serious yet readable, and that take both scholarship and church interpretation seriously.

Notable titles include his commentaries on Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs, and his introductions to the Old Testament and its literature.

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