Thank you Proffesor Hall for your blog on the quality of exegesis and bible translation. Suffice to say that many of our bible commentaries should be extincted owing to the same reasons that you stipulate regarding outdated and myopic sources of references and an undeniable historical distance from the Jewish culture at the time at which these resources are published. It is amazing to see very different perspectives expressed by different authors on the same passage of scriputure. Our Theological faculties should undoubtely work a little harder to plumpline or "canonize", of course on a scholarly note some of these resources that are likely to misguide and frustrate the genuine efforts of an hungry and unsatiable soul. However, I do not deny the fact that we can still find some good commentaries out there written with a prognosis by the Holy Spirit. You definnately can identify such if you look closer with your inner eyes.
Your article has really satisfied by curiosity, that indeed Its okay to follow my gut when I dont trust a source. ( I had been schooled to trust any scholarly source, especially in the theological faculties but now I know better).

Mr Hall, I would appreciate to throw you a question (NT- Holy Spirit related stuff) if you allow me, let me know if its possible on this blog! Or you can write me on my personal email.
Many blessings.
Regina Kieti -Apple Valley, Minnesota.