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David Baron's bold work of Bible study identifies and connects passages of Old Testament scripture, noting how truths present in the psalms surface elsewhere.
Beginning his commentary by stating his belief in the systematic qualities of the holy scriptures, Baron commences his investigation with a reading of Leviticus. The calendar and feast days related to Moses from the Lord serve as a staging ground for the author's readings. With the Sabbath came the organization of life for God's believers; a day of rest and contemplation, which forms the basis of the sacred calendar across the years. With this knowledge in hand, the author engages in close commentaries of pertinent psalms and prophetic passages found later in the Old Testament.
Every chapter of this work begins with a full quotation of the psalm or verses examined. Baron examines the subject meticulously; proceeding verse by verse, and chapter by chapter, his annotations replete with detail. The structure of this book is relevant to the explanations, with each successive study establishing links and prophetic relevancies. Through the author's eye for detail and capable scholarship, we gain an appreciation for the richness and intricacy of the Old Testament's ancient lore.
About the author
Russian-born and Jewish-raised theologian and author David Baron (1855-1926) was a British citizen. He became a fervent supporter of Jewish-Christian ties and the return of the Jewish people to Israel after converting to Christianity as a young man. Baron was a prolific author and academic who wrote a lot of books and papers on biblical studies, theology, and Jewish history. In addition to the significance of the Jewish people in the narrative of salvation, he was especially interested in the connection between the Old and New Testaments. Baron contributed to scholarship but also actively supported the Jewish people in real-world ways. He collaborated with a number of groups that aimed to aid Jewish communities in Eastern Europe, and he was a strong supporter of the Zionist cause. Both Jewish and Christian academics held Baron's writing and activism in high respect, and his work is still studied and valued today. In the subject of Jewish studies, his work "The History of the Ten Lost Tribes" is regarded as a classic and is often mentioned and used as a source by academics.
