John Knox Press, 1987. — 110 p. — (Knox Preaching Guide) The author examines Leviticus and provides a very interesting and insightful consideration of the third book of the Old Testament canon. He not only demonstrates the homiletical value of Leviticus but also emphasizes the importance of Leviticus to Jewish life and explores the astonishing difference between Christian and...
John Knox Press, 1987. — 110 p. — (Knox Preaching Guide) The author examines Leviticus and provides a very interesting and insightful consideration of the third book of the Old Testament canon. He not only demonstrates the homiletical value of Leviticus but also emphasizes the importance of Leviticus to Jewish life and explores the astonishing difference between Christian and...
Banner of Truth, 1960. — 320 p. — (Geneva Series Commentary) Charles Bridges' commentary on Ecclesiastes shows that this neglected book of Scripture is: - Relevant for today. Our land needs to be awakened to the futility of seeking happiness without God. - Clear when interpreted in the light of its overall theme. - Suitable not merely for 'the light-hearted and thoughtless' but...
Banner of Truth, 1960. — 320 p. — (Geneva Series Commentary) Charles Bridges' commentary on Ecclesiastes shows that this neglected book of Scripture is: - Relevant for today. Our land needs to be awakened to the futility of seeking happiness without God. - Clear when interpreted in the light of its overall theme. - Suitable not merely for 'the light-hearted and thoughtless' but...
Fortress Press, 1986. — 146 p. Professor Brueggemann here examines the literature and experience of an era in which Israel's prophets faced the pastoral responsibility of helping people to enter into exile, to be in exile, and to depart out of exile. He addresses three major prophetic traditions: Jeremiah (the pathos of God), Ezekiel (the holiness of God), and 2 Isaiah (the...
Grand Rapids, MI: Christian Classics Ethereal Library. (Publication details not specified). (In file 445 p.). John Calvin (1509–1564) was an influential theologian and pastor during the Protestant Reformation. He was a principal figure in the development of the system of Christian theology later called Calvinism. In this volume, John Calvin provides an engaging commentary on...
Westminster Press, 1987. — 192 p. — (The Old Testament Library) This volume, a part of the Old Testament Library series, explores the book of Ecclesiastes.The Old Testament Library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and general surveys. The contributors are scholars of international standing.
InterVarsity Press, 1979. — 252 p. Studying the New Testament without a background in the Old is like listening to only the last movement of a great symphony. Unless we begin at the beginning, we miss the sense of developing themes and their subtle variations. To fully appreciate the music of the Bible, we need to listen to its early movements. William Dyrness helps us by...
InterVarsity Press, 1979. — 252 p. Studying the New Testament without a background in the Old is like listening to only the last movement of a great symphony. Unless we begin at the beginning, we miss the sense of developing themes and their subtle variations. To fully appreciate the music of the Bible, we need to listen to its early movements. William Dyrness helps us by...
IVP, 1980. — 249 p. — (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries) Levitical rules and regulations regarding blood and sacrifice, offerings and priests, cleanness and uncleanness at first appear irrelevant to twentieth century Christians. Yet large portions of the New Testament can hardly be understood at all apart from some understanding of these Old Testament concepts. What does it...
IVP, 1980. — 249 p. — (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries) Levitical rules and regulations regarding blood and sacrifice, offerings and priests, cleanness and uncleanness at first appear irrelevant to twentieth century Christians. Yet large portions of the New Testament can hardly be understood at all apart from some understanding of these Old Testament concepts. What does it...
IVP, 1974. — 321 p. — (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries) Thousands camped east of the Jordan, ready to cross it, eradicate a decadent culture and establish their own nation. Their remarkable leader Moses, soon to die, stood and spoke to them. He reminded them of their covenant relation to Yahweh their Lord, of Yahweh's mighty acts on their behalf, of the practical differences...
IVP, 1974. — 321 p. — (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries) Thousands camped east of the Jordan, ready to cross it, eradicate a decadent culture and establish their own nation. Their remarkable leader Moses, soon to die, stood and spoke to them. He reminded them of their covenant relation to Yahweh their Lord, of Yahweh's mighty acts on their behalf, of the practical differences...
IVP, 1981. — 240 p. — (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries) "Guide me, O Thou Great Jehovah" is one of the best-known hymns in the world. Yet the book of numbers, whose story that hymn summarizes, is seldom read. Why? "Its very title puts the modern reader off," writes Gordon Wenham. "In ancient time numbers were seen as mysterious and symbolic, a key to reality and the mind of...
IVP, 1981. — 240 p. — (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries) "Guide me, O Thou Great Jehovah" is one of the best-known hymns in the world. Yet the book of numbers, whose story that hymn summarizes, is seldom read. Why? "Its very title puts the modern reader off," writes Gordon Wenham. "In ancient time numbers were seen as mysterious and symbolic, a key to reality and the mind of...
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