Tough Questions About God and His Actions in the Old Testament
In this short volume, renowned scholar Walter Kaiser addresses aspects of God's activity in the Old Testament that seem to conflict with modern notions of justice and propriety. In an accessible, pastoral tone, Kaiser tackles such topics as polygamy, genocide,...
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In this short volume, renowned scholar Walter Kaiser addresses aspects of God's activity in the Old Testament that seem to conflict with modern notions of justice and propriety. In an accessible, pastoral tone, Kaiser tackles such topics as polygamy, genocide, and the status of women. 176 pages, from Kregel Publications.
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Practical, scriptural discussions of tough topics such as polygamy, genocide, and the role of women in the Old Testament
The God of the Old Testament can seem very foreign to Christians. His actions appear to starkly contrast with the God of grace in the New Testament and with modern notions of justice and propriety.
In this short volume, Old Testament scholar Walter Kaiser devotes each chapter to a different difficult subject, including creation, the wrath of God, the genocide of the Canaanites, God's knowledge of the future, polygamy, Satan, the view of women, and application of the Old Testament law. He addresses each topic in a practical, accessible tone, with pastoral insight and humor, consistently focusing on the Scriptures.
The reader will find that there are not two different gods in the Bible and that the Old Testament is not an antique artifact that should now be jettisoned from Christianity. The Old Testament and the God it depicts is One with the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. His actions, when properly understood, are not at variance with the New Testament; rather, a view of the beautiful unity in the Bible as a whole will strengthen the church's faith and aid in Christian witness and apologetics.
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PRODUCT DETAIL
- Catalogue Code 444756
- Product Code 9780825443763
- ISBNÂ 0825443768
- EANÂ 9780825443763
- Pages 176
- Department Academic
- Category Biblical Studies
- Sub-Category Old Testament
- Publisher Kregel Publications
- Publication Date Oct 2015
- Sales Rank 24904
- Dimensions 228 x 152 x 10mm
- Weight 0.295kg
Walter C Kaiser (Jr)
Walter C. Kaiser, Ph.D., is the President of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and the Colman M. Mockler distinguished Professor of Old Testament. He was previously the Academic Dean and Vice President of Education, as well as Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL.
Dr. Kaiser has written many books including, The Old Testament in Contemporary Preaching, Classical Evangelical Essays in Old Testament Interpretation, Toward an Old Testament Theology, A Biblical Approach to Personal Suffering, Ecclesiastes: Total Life, Toward an Exegetical Theology, Biblical Exegesis for Preaching and Teaching, Hard Sayings of the Old Testament and The Messiah in the Old Testament: a History of Israel.
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