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Lies My Preacher Told Me: An Honest Look at the Old Testament
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▼▲| Title: Lies My Preacher Told Me: An Honest Look at the Old Testament By: Brent A. Strawn Format: Paperback Vendor: Westminster John Knox Press Publication Date: 2020 | Dimensions: 8.5 X 5.5 (inches) Weight: 6 ounces ISBN: 0664265715 ISBN-13: 9780664265717 Stock No: WW265710 |
Publisher's Description
▼▲In this concise volume, Brent Strawn addresses ten common "lies" or mistruths about the Old Testament, from perceptions of God's personality (the angry Old Testament God) to the relevance of the Old Testament for Christians. Discover why stories and laws written thousands of years ago, centuries before Christ, are enriching and indispensable for modern Christians. Written by a leading scholar in Old Testament and designed for easy reading and group discussion, this book will expand your thinking about the Bibles First (and largest) Testament.
Author Bio
▼▲Brent A. Strawn is Professor of Old Testament and Professor of Law at Duke University. Previously, he was the William Ragsdale Cannon Distinguished Professor of Old Testament at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. He is the author of numerous articles, chapters, and books, includingThe Old Testament Is Dying: A Diagnosis and Recommended TreatmentandThe Old Testament: A Concise Introduction. He is the editor of the Pivotal Moments in the Old Testament series.
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