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Sandra Richter gives an overview of the Old Testament, organizing our disorderly knowledge of the Old Testament people, facts and stories into a memorable and manageable story of redemption that climaxes in the New Testament.
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Invaluable decoder of the Old Testament,
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This review is from: The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament (Paperback)
I've always appreciated that we are a number of steps removed from the culture of the Old Testament; that we're, in effect, looking over the shoulder of the Israelites, reading what they're reading.However, it was only after opening this book that I realized how much thematically we are missing by de-contextualizing the Old Testament. I also was amazed at how...well, not "simple", but simpler it is to understand the grand themes of the OT when we put the correct lenses on. And Sandra is the perfect optometrist for this task. Beautifully balancing readability with information; facts with spiritual application,Richter opens up the OT themes and threads like nothing I've ever read before. I preached on the Ancients' view of the cosmos on Sunday and I was so fortunate to have been reading this book at this time. This book is worth it's price alone for her demystifying of covenant theology which has led me to view my Redeemer God in a way I've never seen Him before.
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This book helped to make O.T. accessible for me,
This review is from: The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament (Paperback)
We were assigned this book as a required text in seminary. None of us thought it would be such enjoyable reading.The easy language, brilliant story telling all made this book accessible not just for serious seminary students but also lay persons.
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Outstanding and Accessible,
By Lawson Stone - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament (Paperback)
This book captures over 20 years of study and teaching experience. The author's Harvard PhD and technical publications assure the reader of her expertise. A veteran of the classroom, pulpit, and popular conference venues, she understands the importance of communicating clearly and powerfully. The book almost effortlessly integrates the history of the ancient Near East, archaeological data, literary observations, a survey of the content of the OT, and an explicitly Christian interpretation that sees the OT in relationship to the NT without suppressing its distinctive witness. All of this is presented in a style that is engaging but not chatty, personal but not excessively autobiographical. This book would be an ideal text or collateral reading for an OT introduction at the college or seminary level. A serious church group wanting a meaty study of the Old Testament would find this volume an ideal resource. Anyone eager for a strategic grasp of this challenging portion of scripture will appreciate Dr. Richter's fine book.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Enjoy this book,
By Nancy M. Sleeth - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament (Paperback)
I love this book. It is organized around a metaphor of cleaning a closet. It makes the entire Old Testament clear and orients the reader in time, geography, culture, redemption, and relevance to today. I was given a copy, read it, and then went out and bought a handful to send off to friends. Unlike some books by scholars, it does not diminish one's faith--neither does it "dumb down" the scripture. Dr. Richter's book is a gift to all those who struggle with the good, the bad, and the ugly of the Old Testament. May God bless her and all who read this magnificent book. J. Matthew Sleeth M.D.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Great for a Religiously Diverse Group of People,
By William B. Fowler "Bryan" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament (Paperback)
I recently used this book as the guide for a group of Agnostic, Jewish, Christian, and other folks that met in a bar to discuss the Origins of Monotheism. It received two thumbs up from every member. They all appreciated the clearly articulated depth of research and the overall ease of comprehension through the unveiling of a contextual framework. Now all of them are able to grasp the legendary Biblical stories as part of a larger pattern revealing an even deeper significance for the tales individually. Having completed the book, they are all much closer to understanding their own origins and how they relate to God's activity in the present. In other words, they were all able to see themselves as an ongoing part of the Epic of Eden.
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