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Kerux: Genesis

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Carl Simmons

In the beginning . . . and beyond . . . John M. Soden and Randal Emery Pelton. Genesis: A Commentary for Biblical Preaching and Teaching. Kerux Commentaries. 720p., $54.99, Kregel Academic. Each Kerux volume uniquely combines the insights of an … Continue reading →

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Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Carl Simmons

Of transitoriness and love. . . . Jordan W. Jones and Christopher Pascarella. Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs: A Commentary for Biblical Preaching and Teaching. Kerux Commentaties. 360p., $34.99, Kregel Academic. Kerux Commentaries enable pastors and teachers to understand and effectively … Continue reading →

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Numbers

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Carl Simmons

At the beginning of Numbers, the people of Israel are weeks away from the Promised Land. At the end of Numbers—40 years later—the people of Israel are weeks away from the Promised Land. What happened? Joel Barker and Steven D. … Continue reading →

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The Psalms: Jesus’ Prayer Book

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Carl Simmons

A very readable and illuminating commentary on the Psalms. . . . Douglas D. Webster. The Psalms: Jesus’ Prayer Book. 4 vols., 1144p., $89.99, Kregel Academic. The Old Testament Psalter testifies both to the universal human condition and the redemption … Continue reading →

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A Commentary on Jeremiah

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Carl Simmons

Breaking down Jeremiah—even as we watch him break down over Judah. . . . Michael B. Shepherd. A Commentary on Jeremiah. 912p., $57.99, Kregel Academic. The book that bears the prophet Jeremiah’s name does not merely document the past but … Continue reading →

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Revelation Through Old Testament Eyes

Posted on May 30, 2022 by Carl Simmons

Reading the book of Revelation its original readers did, rather than through our ever-changing newsfeed. . . . Tremper Longman III. Revelation Through Old Testament Eyes: A Background and Application Commentary. 368p., $29.99, Kregel Academic. Through Old Testament Eyes is … Continue reading →

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Big Greek Idea: James

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Carl Simmons

An in-depth look at one of the most practical books of the Bible. . . . Herbert W. Bateman IV and William C. Varner. James: An Exegetical Guide for Preaching and Teaching. Big Greek Idea series. 336p., $33.99, Kregel Academic. To … Continue reading →

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Luke–Acts in Modern Interpretation

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Carl Simmons

A long look at modern takes on Luke’s books. . . . Stanley E. Porter and Ron C. Fay. Luke–Acts in Modern Interpretation. 392p., $31.99, Kregel Academic. Luke-Acts in Modern Interpretation explores the lives and work of ten interpreters who have … Continue reading →

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Kerux: Psalms, Vol. 1

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Carl Simmons

Digging deeper into the wisdom (of the) Psalms. . . . W. Creighton Marlowe and Charles H. Savelle Jr. Psalms, Volume 1: The Wisdom Psalms. Kerux Commentaries. 240p., $27.99, Kregel Academic. Psalms, Volume 1: The Wisdom Psalms includes psalms with themes perpetuated … Continue reading →

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Kerux Commentaries: Ephesians

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Carl Simmons

A commentary for both the theologian and the pastor—or just the person who wants to think about Ephesians more deeply. . . . Gregory S. MaGee and Jeffrey D. Arthurs. Ephesians: A Commentary for Biblical Preaching and Teaching. Kerux Commentaries. 288p., … Continue reading →

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