1 and 2 Samuel for Everyone (The Old Testament for Everyone)
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| Rating | : | 4.89 (833 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0664233791 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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John Goldingay is David Allan Hubbard Professor of Old Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. . He is an international authority on the Old Testament
Covering Scripture from Genesis to Malachi, Goldingay addresses the texts in such a way that even the most challenging passages are explained simply. Perfect for daily devotions, Sunday school preparation, or brief visits with the Bible, the Old Testament for Everyone series is an excellent resource for the modern reader.. Wright, John Goldingay, an internationally respected Old Testament scholar, authors this ambitious Old Testament for Everyone series. Following on the heels of the successful New Testament for Everyone commentaries by N. T
Great for the average reader. J. Morford Just to give you a few of my credentials, which are not many. I have a Bachelor's Degree in ministries. I am almost finished with my master's degree in theology at Liberty University. I have been involved in the ministry for many years. I also own many complete series of commentaries. If there is a series I try to own it in book form, including "Adam Clarke Commentary," "Beacon Bible Commentary," "The Daily Study Bible Series," and others.The book is very conversational and rea. Good for use as a devotional commentary My first impression is that the OT "for Everyone" commentaries are not as good as the NT ones - but then again I really enjoy NT Wright, so I may be being a bit hard on Goldingay :)This is a good devotional commentary on 1 and 2 Samuel, and that is what I would recommend it for - perhaps also as an introduction to the books of Samuel for someone who hasn't really delved into the Old Testament or the Ancient Near East. The Author is not intending for this to be a scholarly comme. Jean G. Mead said Excellent Guide Book. I really get a lot out of Goldingay's ideas. I am facilitating a discussion group reading 1 & "Excellent Guide Book" according to Jean G. Mead. I really get a lot out of Goldingay's ideas. I am facilitating a discussion group reading 1 & 2 Samuel, so his observations make for some good conversation starters. It is very readable, and I recommend it.. Samuel, so his observations make for some good conversation starters. It is very readable, and I recommend it.
He makes sense of the strangest parts of the Old Testament and refreshes our understanding of the most familiar material.” Pamela Scalise, Associate Professor of Old Testament, Fuller Theological Seminary Northwest.“This series truly is for everyone who wants to grow in their understanding of the Old Testament.” Tremper Longman, Professor of Old Testament, Westmont College, and author of Reading the Bible with Heart and Mind.“These down-to-earth presentations, often illuminated by contemporary images and illustrations, offer reflections that can richly inform faith and life.” Terence E. "Goldingay writes for everyone as a master teacher, pastor, and friend. Fretheim, Professor of Old Testament, Luther Seminary.“Goldingay brings to the task his great learning, his deep passion for faith, his informed imagination, and his attentiveness to contemporary life.” Walter Brueggemann, Pro