Windows on the Text: Bible commentaries from Muslim contexts
In partnership with Langham Publishing, SAT is commissioning and publishing a series of commentaries on Biblical texts which are written by authors living in Muslims contexts specifically for readers living in those same contexts in different parts of the world.
“When I started to read the commentary, I gained more than knowledge. My heart was filled with joy because this book highlights the truth of the Bible from an Eastern perspective that I can relate to. The authors have woven together biblical and cultural threads into a beautiful, unique tapestry.”
Future plans
Teams are now working on:
Genesis 12-50
Jonah
Gospel of Matthew
Gospel of John
Epistles of John
First commentary is published!
Genesis is the book of beginnings; and creation begins with light. Most religious people live with shuttered windows, receiving light only from their own people and their own tradition. Genesis 1–11 calls us to recognize all peoples as created by God and under the rainbow covenant of his light. This commentary opens windows on seeds of truth from Genesis 1-11 which are planted in the various environments “in front of the text” – including the New Testament, rabbinic tradition, the Qur’an, and Bangladeshi culture. It examines those seeds in their original seedbed, discerning how their truths will unfurl from the fragrant Genesis 1-11 bud of theology through the blessings given to Eve, Noah, and Abraham
“This commentary is as exquisitely splendorous as a rainbow. What a radiantly different, biblically faithful, and Christ-honouring approach to understanding and applying Genesis 1–11!”