Clarke's Commentary Author:Adam Clarke Written over 200 years ago, Adam Clarke gives us the benefit of his thoughtful insights into the Bible and makes them useful to us today. Adam Clarke is a Wesleyan-Arminian, and not only does he explain in detail the meaning of scripture passages in light of scholarly analysis and historical background, he compares the beliefs of the millions of... more » Arminians around the world with those of the Calvinists. Clarke, an original Methodist preacher who lived in Ireland, shares his extensive knowledge of languages of the ANE (Ancient Near East) as well as the customs of the ancient world, explaining cultural references that would escape most readers.