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Bryan
Murawski, PhD
Professor of Old Testament

Teaching at Cairn since 2012

Bryan Murawski, PhD

Education

  • PhD, Old Testament, Westminster Theological Seminary
  • MDiv, Cairn University
  • BS Bible, Cairn University

Biography

Bryan Murawski is a professor of Old Testament for the School of Bible and Theology and Cairn Theological Seminary at Cairn University. He previously served as a pastor for 15 years in NJ and MI. He regularly speaks at conferences and retreats, including Ocean City Tabernacle, Harvey Cedars Bible Conference, and America’s Keswick. Bryan is a father of four with his wife, Janice, who is also a Cairn alum (’08).

Bryan is also a part-time pastor at Riverstone Church in Yardley, PA. He is the author of several books, including Preaching and Teaching Difficult Texts of the New Testament.

Additional Information

Academic Specialties & Interests:

  • Old Testament with a focus on Law and Intertextuality
  • Biblical Hebrew
  • Pastoral Ministries
  • Homiletics

Awards/Honors:

  • Promising Preaching Award – Cairn University (2006)
  • E. Schuyler English Memorial Award for highest GPA in Doctrine/Bible (2007)
  • Donald L. MacCullough Award for highest GPA in Youth Ministry (2007)

Selected Publications:

  • 1 Peter: A Commentary for Preaching and Teaching (with Tim Miller; Kregel, 2022)
  • Preaching Difficult Texts of the Old Testament (Hendrickson, 2021)
  • Preaching and Teaching Difficult Texts of the New Testament (2025)
  • The Preacher’s Hebrew Companion to Isaiah 1–39 and Isaiah 40-66 (2024 and 2025)

Online Articles

  • “The Devil (and God) is in the Details” – Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary Blog
  • “Applying the Old Testament Law” – Modern Reformation
  • 4 Tips for Preaching Geography-Heavy Texts” – the Gospel Coalition

Website

www.preachdifficulttexts.com