Adrian Curtis

Greatly to be Praised

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Michael Thompson has performed a great service to his readers by bringing together numerous clues to the worship life of ancient Israel from within (and from outside) the Bible. He aims to bridge what is sometimes perceived as a divide between Academy and Church, and with great clarity he succeeds in making the findings of the former accessible to the latter. A fine exploration of Israel's response to God in praise, prayer and offering.”

Isaiah 1–39

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Michael Thompson has already done a great service to the church (and more widely) by making available the fruits of Old Testament scholarship to a nonspecialist readership. Here he ably steers his readers through the complexities of Isaiah 1–39, with its different types of material and implied contexts. He helpfully highlights expressions of hope amid words of judgment, a message not just for ancient Judah but one which includes worldwide and long-term perspectives.”

Isaiah 40–66

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In this revised version of his Epworth Commentary, Michael Thompson guides the reader through Isaiah 40–66 in a judicious and accessible way. He addresses background issues and offers careful exegesis of the text, section by section. There are helpful treatments of major themes, including some thoughtful reflections on the ‘Servant’ passages. A valuable resource for teachers, preachers, and all seeking to engage with these theologically important chapters.”

The Form and Function of the Tricolon in the Psalms of Ascents

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“While many of the basic elements of Hebrew poetry have long been established, there remain features which have not been adequately analyzed, and intricacies and subtleties which merit further investigation. Stocks's study provides a fine example of a careful structural and colometric analysis, which provides the foundation for his proposals concerning the significance of the tricolon and his proposed 'para-tricolon.' A welcome contribution to the study of Hebrew poetry!”

The Old Testament and Christian Spirituality

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In the church, the Old Testament is sometimes dismissed as pre-Christian or even sub-Christian. In several publications, Michael Thompson has sought to demonstrate its value for Christian believers today. Here he tackles a topic that lies at the heart of Christian devotion and practice, namely the reality of the spiritual dimension, and helpfully explores the potential importance of a number of major Old Testament themes for Christian spirituality. A rewarding treatment of a challenging subject.”