of cultural factors. So it is with the biblical authors and characters. You might have access to online resources through a library subscription or institutional databases. In that case, you might be able to access really useful and accurate resources. How do you know? My general rule of thumb, and it is not foolproof but just a somewhat arbitrary dividing line, is to look at commentaries published in 1980 or more recently. Here are some other questions to ask: • Is the commentary by a reputable