What is the relationship between the Old Testament and ancient Near Eastern mythology? Currid examines the evidence, arguing that the Old Testament is highly polemical as he stresses differentiation over continuity.
If you want your sermons and Bible studies to have greater insight and authority then Calvin is an excellent encourager. John Currid shows how Calvin used knowledge of the Biblical languages to provide richness, depth and accuracy to his understanding of Scripture - and his exposition of it.
This book is a collection of eleven articles written by scholars of international repute that specializes in the history of China during her long war against Japan from 1937 to 1945. The topics addressed include political, economic, social, and diplomatic issues related to wartime China based on materials newly opened for research. They give strong evidence that the Sino-Japanese War was of a complexity and magnitude that must be understood in terms that go far beyond those solely of its military dimensions.