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JOHN GOLDINGAY
In a single volume, Goldingay provides an accessible yet scholarly exploration of issues that are of as much concern today as they were in Old Testament times.
In Key Questions about Christian Faith: Old Testament Answers, distinguished Old Testament scholar John Goldingay explores what the Old Testament has to say about twenty-five important questions that run the gamut from basic–“Who is God?” and “What does it mean to be human?”–to more practical concerns, such as “Should I tithe net or gross?” and “How does prayer work?” Contemporary hot topics also come in for treatment, ranging from “Does God care about animals?” to “What might the Song of Songs do for people?” which opens up a much neglected biblical book to address the sensitive subject of marriage and its sexuality.
Advance Praise for Key Questions about Christian Faith
“At last! A book about the Old Testament that answers the questions that thinking Christians are actually asking. As an added bonus, unlike so many academic tomes on biblical theology, this is written in a straightforward and engaging style. The answers may not always be quite what one initially expects, but they are firmly grounded in a responsible analysis of the text, and they address many practical issues that are of current concern in the Western church. I cannot think of another scholar who could manage such a feat.”–H. G. M. Williamson, Christ Church, University of Oxford
“What is so refreshing about Goldingay’s analysis is his careful consideration of so many relevant [First Testament] texts that need to be evaluated in light of the question or concept he is pondering. . . . Welcome reading for most any Christian who desires to understand and apply more clearly and pervasively the abiding, inspired theological witness of the FT.”–Michael D. Matlock, Bulletin for Biblical Research
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