Many of us find the Old testament daunting. It seems long and very distant. If the Old Testament is unknown territory to you, here's just the book to get you into it.
Alec Motyer leads us through six key themes of the Old Testament, history, religion, worship, prophecy, wisdom and God himself. Each chapter shows with simplicity and warmth how important these themes are to the Old Testament, and how relevant they are to our lives today. At the end of each chapter the are seven short daily readings with crisp, practical comments, designed to help you explore that chapter's theme for yourself.
Read through this book with your Old Testament in front of you and you will be amazed how it speaks directly to us today in our situations and our needs.
The Scenic Route is a journey well worth taking.
| Author | Alec Motyer |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9781783594191 |
| Format | Paperback |
| First published | November 2016 |
| Dimensions | 138mm x 216mm x 16mm |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 160 |
| Publisher | IVP |
Alec Motyer was an excellent communicator and this book is readable, although not simplistic. He was committed to the Bible as the Word of God, which comes through clearly in his commentary and is a much-needed emphasis in our day.
This book deserves to have a wide readership. It will be useful for anyone wanting to have a better grasp of the Old Testament, as well as being an introduction for people preparing for formal biblical studies or courses.... continue reading
