J. Carl Laney

Dr. J. Carl Laney (MDiv., ThM., ThD.) is professor emeritus at Western Seminary where he served as a Bible professor for forty years (1977-2018) after graduating with his doctorate in Bible Exposition from Dallas Theological Seminary. 

In addition to his teaching, Carl has served as interim pastor for many different churches. His most recent books include Essential Bible Background, Biblical Wisdom, The Story of Israel, The Story of Jesus, The Story of the Bible, The Story of Daniel, and The Daring Dozen: Twelve Men Who Spoke for God. Carl also enjoys taking seminary students and other Christian groups to Israel to study God’s Word in the land of the Bible.  

Carl and his wife, Nancy, have been blessed with four adult children and seven wonderful grandchildren.  

J. Carl Laney’s Books

Vital Old Testament Issues: Examining Textual and Topical Questions
• • • • • • • • • • December 1, 2012
The New King James Study Bible

The New King James Study Bible
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • January 15, 2008

God (Swindoll Leadership Library)
April 23, 1999

Messiah's Coming Temple: Ezekiel's Prophetic Vision of the Future Temple
• August 29, 1997

Answers to Tough Questions: A Survey of Problem Passages and Issues
For anyone who has wondered about difficult and troubling passages of the Bible, J. Carl Laney…
August 29, 1997

Vital Biblical Issues: Examining Problem Passages of the Bible (Vital Issues Series)
• • • • • • • • • • • September 29, 1994

Leaders Guide: Daniel-decoder Of Dreams
January 1, 1753

J. Carl Laney’s Contributions

Barnabas: A Model of Pastoral Encouragement
A biographical sermon based on the qualities seen in Barnabas.
October 1, 2025

Ezra: a Model for Expositional Ministry
A biographical sermon based on the example of Ezra.
September 30, 2025

Dallas Theological Seminary

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