"The latest addition to the Welwyn Commentary series has leading Old Testament scholar and series editor John D Currid bring a fresh approach to a book that seems to draw a lot of comment of the the wrong kind. In his Introduction he says: There is no book in the Old Testament that is as maligned and criticized as the book of Ecclesiastes. People point to the teachings of vanity, scepticism, and fatalism that they see so dominant in the ..."
The Case for Biblical Archaeology Uncovering the Historical Record of God's Old Testament People by JohnD. Currid Paperback, Published 2020 by P & R Publishing Co (Presbyterian & Reformed) ISBN-13: 978-1-62995-360-1, ISBN: 1-62995-360-1
""We gain encouragement and helpful background to Scripture in studying the land of the Bible (the "fifth gospel"). Archaeologist and biblical scholar John Currid overviews areas of inquiry and discovery"--"
Against the Gods The Polemical Theology of the Old Testament by JohnD. Currid Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 2013 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-3183-5, ISBN: 1-4335-3183-6
"Did Moses borrow ideas from his cultural neighbors when he wrote the Pentateuch? Scholars disagree on the relationship between portions of the Old Testament and similar ancient Near Eastern accounts. Following in the footsteps of higher critics, some evangelical scholars now argue that Moses drew significantly from the worldview of his pagan contemporaries. Respected Old Testament scholar John Currid, however, pushes back against this t ..."
"exactly is archaeology? The term conjures up a variety of images. To some it
implies romantic adventure: the search for longlost civilizations, for the definitive
interpretation of the Shroud of Turin, and for the location of Noah's ark. Others
see ..."
"This groundbreaking, full-color companion to the ESV Bible combines visual appeal with state-of-the-art historical and geographical resources in one user-friendly volume. Capitalizing on recent advances in satellite imaging and geographic information systems, the Crossway ESV Bible Atlas offers Bible readers a comprehensive, up-to-date resource that blends technical sophistication with readability, visual appeal, and historical ..."
"The church today is built on the Reformation's linguistic heritage yet is in danger of losing that strong foundation. Many seminaries no longer require that their students learn the Biblical languages for their divinity degrees - some do not even teach them! Yet these are the basic tools of any study of the Bible, and if we don't teach the Bible, then what is the church teaching?If we need encouragement as to what can happen to our serm ..."
Exodus, Volume 1(1st Edition) Chapters 1-18 (An EP Study Commentary) by JohnD. Currid Hardcover, 384 Pages, Published 2000 by Evangelical Press ISBN-13: 978-0-85234-437-8, ISBN: 0-85234-437-6
"This commentary, on the text of Exodus, has been written for the building up of the church. It not only provides insights into the book of Exodus, but also clear and concise application. It is a book for everyone who wants to understand better what God says to us in his Word. The author writes, 'It is my hope that pastors will use it for sermon preparation, and others for Bible study preparation and personal study.'"
"Foreword by Kenneth A. Kitchen The role of Egypt in the Old Testament, particularly the Pentateuch, is a significant one. John Currid's in-depth study of that role sheds valuable light on this important aspect of Israel's history and Scriptures. Currid observes that more biblical scholars today are returning to the study of Egypt and its texts. "My hope," he writes, "is that this volume will add to the growing interest in and understand ..."
Deuteronomy(1st Edition) by JohnD. Currid Hardcover, 607 Pages, Published 2006 by Evangelical Press ISBN-13: 978-0-85234-627-3, ISBN: 0-85234-627-1
"When Jesus was asked which is the greatest commandment, he cited a passage from Deuteronomy 6 as the fundamental and first tenet of Scripture. The purpose of Deuteronomy is to teach the people of God how to behave in every area of life. And the two main principles of that teaching are to fear God and to obey his commandments. Christians too need to remember that God has made a covenant with the church. And, therefore, we need to ask th ..."
"The Old Testament is not just a collection of disparate stories, each with its own meaning and moral lessons. Rather, it’s one cohesive story, tied together by the good news about Israel’s coming Messiah, promised from the beginning. Covering each book in the Old Testament, this volume invites readers to teach the Bible from a Reformed, covenantal, and redemptive-historical perspective. Featuring contributions from twelve respected evan ..."
Against the Gods The Polemical Theology of the Old Testament by JohnD. Currid 160 Pages, Published 2013 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-3186-6, ISBN: 1-4335-3186-0
"Translation of the texts is far from complete, and one can only hope that further
work will produce further parallels. The modern period of study, since the middle
of the. 33 Currid, DoingArchaeology, 30. 34 William G. Dever, “Archaeological
Method in Israel: A Continuing Revolution,” BiblicalArchaeologist 43 (1980): 40–
48. 35 Paolo Matthiae, Ebla: An Empire Rediscovered (New York: Doubleday,
1981). 36 See, e.g., The Assyrian Dicti ..."
"Why is the Bible trustworthy? Does archaeology confirm what the Bible says? How do I interpret the Bible?The Bible is the most important book in the world. But questions like these puzzle believers and unbelievers alike. Editors and scholars Wayne Grudem, C. John Collins, and Thomas Schreiner recognize the challenge we all face and offer this volume to help us properly understand the Bible.Covering a diverse range of essential subjects, ..."
Why Do I Suffer? Suffering & the Sovereignty of God by JohnD. Currid Paperback, 176 Pages, Published 2004 by Christian Focus ISBN-13: 978-1-85792-954-6, ISBN: 1-85792-954-3
" Why does God allow suffering?It's a question that, in one form or another rears its ugly head time and again. Whether it comes from someone who has just lost a loved one, been diagnosed with an incurable illness or even just surveyed the plight of the poor in the third world. A few days after the terrorist attacks of 9/11 the question that was being asked around the world was - Where was God in this?The question is one that has dogged ..."
Genesis Chapters 25(1st Edition) 19-50:26 (Ep Study Commmentary Series) by JohnD. Currid Hardcover, 432 Pages, Published 2004 by Evangelical Press ISBN-13: 978-0-85234-550-4, ISBN: 0-85234-550-X
"At the beginning of Scripture, the Holy Spirit through the prophet Moses introduces us at once to God in the essential fullness of his being. It is to God and God alone that we are brought. We hear him, through the divine revelation, penetrating earth's silence, shining into the primordial darkness, with the sole intent of creating a sphere in which he might display his sovereignty, incomparability, and power. Unlike too many recent sch ..."
Genesis Volume 1(1st Edition) by JohnD. Currid Hardcover, 500 Pages, Published 2003 by Evangelical Press ISBN-13: 978-0-85234-537-5, ISBN: 0-85234-537-2
"John Currid focuses on the content and theology of this first book of the Bible. Indeed almost every important church doctrine is found in 'seed' form in the book of Genesis. An important addition to the Study Commentary series."
Exodus Volume 2(1st Edition) Chapters 19-40 (Evangelical Press Study Commentary) (Chapters 19-40 Vol 2) by JohnD. Currid Hardcover, 400 Pages, Published 2002 by Grace Distribution ISBN-13: 978-0-85234-472-9, ISBN: 0-85234-472-4
"This volume, on Exodus chapters 19 - 40, covers the giving of the law at Mt. Sinai and the institution of the Old Testament system of worship, culminating in the consecration of the tabernacle, the visible symbol of God's presence with his ..."
"Has life really any meaning? Our time in this world is comparatively short. The earthly stage remains, but different actors are constantly passing across it. Generations come and go, but nothing is ultimately different. This is how many people see life. The message of Ecclesiastes is that life is not worth living unless we live it for God. The Song of Solomon teaches us that living for the Lord means loving him. Stuart Olyott makes thes ..."
"Jerusalem: Carta, 2002. Amiran, D., et al. Atlas of Jerusalem. Berlin: W. de
Gruyter, 1973. Bahat, D. Carta's Historical Atlas of Jerusalem. Jerusalem: Carta,
1986. Bahat, D., and C. Rubinstein. The Illustrated Atlas of Jerusalem. New York:
Simon &Schuster, 1989. Baines, J., and J. Malek. Atlas of Ancient Egypt. New
York: Facts on File, 1980. Baly, D. Atlas of the Biblical World. New York: World,
1971. Beitzel, B. The Moody Atlas o ..."
"Are the events in Genesis 1-3 symbolic or historical? Author Wayne Grudem dissects 12 major events in the creation narrative and explains how reducing them to mere symbolism undermines the rest of Scripture."