A classic, reader-friendly Christian Bible commentary set built from J. Vernon McGee’s beloved “Thru the Bible” teaching—made for daily study, sermon prep, or a steady walk through Scripture.
These matching Nelson hardcovers have that library-shelf look: warm brown faux-leather with gilt detailing and red spine panels. Inside, McGee’s voice is direct and practical—more “sit down and understand the passage” than academic heavy-lifting.
Photo-verified set with clean-looking pages, a ribbon marker, and a complete index volume for quick reference.
Quick Specs
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Item Type: 6-volume hardcover book set (Bible commentary / reference)
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Size: 10 × 8 × Not provided (thickness varies by volume)
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Material: Faux-leather/“leatherette” style boards with gilt stamping
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Color: Brown, gold, and red spine labels
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Origin or Maker: Thomas Nelson, Inc. (Nashville, Tennessee)
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Year or Era: 1981–1983 (copyright pages shown)
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GENRE: Christian Bible Commentary / Religious Reference
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Language / Pages: English / Not provided
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Identifiers: LCCN 81-3930; ISBN 0-8407-4973-2 and ISBN 0-8407-4978-3 (additional ISBNs may be present—see photos)
Edition & Features
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Dust Jacket: Not provided (no dust jackets shown; these are decorative hardcovers)
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Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Not provided
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Extras: Ribbon bookmark visible; Vol. VI Complete Index included
Included Volumes (as shown on spines/title pages)
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Vol. 1: Genesis—Deuteronomy
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Vol. 2: Joshua—Psalms
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Vol. 3: Proverbs—Malachi
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Vol. 4: Matthew—Romans
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Vol. 5: 1 Corinthians—Revelation
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Vol. 6: Complete Index
Condition Very Good
Notes:
Attractive matching set with light shelfwear/rubbing to edges and corners. Interiors appear bright/clean in photos. Owner name written on a blank endpapers, some texts underlined (“Lawrence D. Wyman”). Light staining/spotting visible on the outer page edge of at least one volume (see stacked page-edge photos).
- See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
Provenance & Notes
From photos: previously owned; name written on endpaper. Otherwise Not provided.
About the Author: J. Vernon McGee
J. Vernon McGee (1904–1988) was a longtime pastor and Bible teacher best known for the “Thru the Bible” radio ministry—valued for its clear, chapter-by-chapter approach and practical tone.
If you’ve wanted a guided walk through Scripture that actually feels readable, this set is it.
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