Calvin and the Biblical Languages
$29.71
- Paperback
112 pages
- Release Date
20 November 2006
Summary
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 sermons and Bible study when we develop a knowledge…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781845502126 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1845502124 |
| Author: | John Currid |
| Publisher: | Christian Focus Publications Ltd |
| Imprint: | Mentor |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 112 |
| Release Date: | 20 November 2006 |
| Weight: | 170g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 138mm |
| Series: | Mentor |
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Critics Review
“I thoroughly recommend to all ministers. Those who have scoffed at the idea of learning Hebrew and Greek or who have jettisoned their studies once out of their college, will be powerfully challenged about their attitude to such important study”
– British Church NewspaperIf your language skills have become rusty and you doubt their value a few new books can help. Calvin and the Biblical Languages, by John Currid(Christian Focus; pb.), provides a good reminder of the importance and usefulness of the biblical languages for pastoral ministry and church life.
– Preaching.com, website Bible and Bible Reference Survey, Ray Van nesteAbout The Author
John Currid
John Currid is Chancellor’s Professor of Old Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi.
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