Joel Commentary Comparisons
Leslie C. Allen — The Books Of Joel, Obadiah, Jonah, And Micah
Theological: Broadly Evangelical
Overall score: 8.6/10
A major and trustworthy commentary that equips pastors and scholars to handle Joel, Obadiah, Jonah and Micah with depth and pastoral care.
Joel Barker — Joel
Theological: Broadly Evangelical
Overall score: 8.3/10
A thoughtful and disciplined exegetical commentary that brings structure and theological clarity to the little book of Joel.
James D. Nogalski — The Books Of Joel, Obadiah & Jonah
Theological: Broadly Evangelical
Overall score: 8.2/10
A strong, faithful, and pastorally minded commentary on Joel, Obadiah and Jonah that deserves a place in any serious preacher’s library.
Joel Commentaries at a Glance
| Feature | Leslie C. Allen — The Books Of Joel, Obadiah, Jonah, And Micah | Joel Barker — Joel | James D. Nogalski — The Books Of Joel, Obadiah & Jonah |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faithfulness to Scripture | 9/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Christ-centredness | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | 7/10 |
| Depth of Insight | 9/10 | 8.4/10 | 9/10 |
| Pastoral Usefulness | 8.5/10 | 8.1/10 | 8/10 |
| Readability | 8/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Clarity of writing | 8.5/10 | 8.3/10 | 8/10 |
| Overall score | 8.6/10 | 8.3/10 | 8.2/10 |