'A landmark ... easily accessible to the general reader as well as the scholar.' Religion in Life
'A masterly performance on a supremely important subject. The three volumes can hardly fail to become the standard history of the Bible.' Christianity Today
'The display of erudition takes one's breath away. Once you have the volume in hand, though, you will have difficulty putting it down.' America
'Its authors are careful to avoid the winds of doctrine which would soon date it ... It is a work which will serve the living for many years.' Christian Century
'This splendid scholarly history of the Bible is the most complete and accurate work written ... a 'must' for every Bible student, minister, and teacher.' Southwestern Journal of Theology
'A unique and brilliantly edited three-volume work ...' Wilbur M. Smith, The Moody Bible Institute