Bible Commentaries
Coffman's Commentaries on the Bible
Old Testament
New Testament
James Burton Coffman was a prolific author, preacher, teacher and leader among churches of Christ in the 20th century.
He was born May 24, 1905, in Taylor County to pioneer West Texans "so far out in the country it took two days to go to town and back." He became a Christian in 1923.
In Texas, Coffman graduated from Abilene High School and enrolled in Abilene Christian College (now University), graduating in 1927 with a B.A. in history and music.
After earning his degree, Coffman served as a high school principal for two years in Callahan County, then taught history and English at Abilene High School.
In 1930, he was offered a position as associate minister and song leader in Wichita Falls, the beginning of his career as a minister. Then, he married Thelma "Sissy" Bradford in 1931. Coffman preached for congregations in Texas; Oklahoma; Washington, D.C.; and New York City. In his lifetime, Coffman received 3 honorary doctorates.
While in Washington, he was offered the opportunity to serve as guest chaplain for the U.S. Armed Forces in Japan and Korea and served 90 days, holding Gospel meetings throughout both countries.
Coffman conducted hundreds of gospel meetings throughout the U.S. and, at one count, baptized more than 3,000 souls.
Retiring in 1971, he returned to Houston. One of his most notable accomplishments was writing a 37-volume commentary of the entire Bible, verse by verse, which was finished in 1992. This commentary is being sold all over the world. Many people consider the Coffman series to be one of the finest modern, conservative commentary sets written.
Coffman's conservative interpretations affirm the inerrancy of the Bible and clearly point readers toward Scripture as the final basis for Christian belief and practice. This series was written with the thorough care of a research scholar, yet it is easy to read. The series includes every book of the Old and New Testaments.
After being married to Sissy for 64 years, she passed away. Coffman then married June Bristow Coffman. James Burton Coffman died on Friday, June 30, 2006, at the age of 101.
Comments (5)
I bought james burton coffman commentary online mobile version but lost it due to change of my mobile please can you send it to my mail again
I inherited my set of signed New Testament commentaries by Burton Coffman from my dad who was an elder in the Southeast congregation (Houston area). Burton's brother went to church there. When Burton came to see his brother, he would occasionally preach. I met
Burton but had no idea at the time who he was! What I observed outside the pulpit, was a quiet-spoken, gentle, and very humble man! Now, I am finding out the wealth of knowledge he had through his insightful commentaries.
I had know idea. I would have been reading these before age 68!
This is a very scholarly, though, readable commentary, and quite enlightening alongside my BSF notes and NET notes. I am thankful to God for guiding this humble man in his Magnum Opus.
Brother Coffman, your knowledge of the bible is a testimony of your devotion to the Lord as well the great work and endeavor in putting the whole bible commentary together and sharing it with all believers as well as any who desire to know the truth.
Thank you Mr. Coffman... for inspiring me for many years with your great teachings and insight...