This Strange and Sacred Scripture: Wrestling with the Old Testament and Its Oddities Paperback - 2015
by Matthew Richard Schlimm
From the rear cover
The Old Testament as a Friend in Faith
"Many of us have waited a long time for this book, a compelling engagement of the toughest questions about the Testament that both attracts and repels us. In plain language, without taking theological shortcuts, Schlimm shows why Christianity needs the Old Testament in order to address the complexities and real difficulties of life. His concrete guidance for how to read this strange literature and his suggestions for further study are invaluable."
--Ellen Davis, Duke Divinity School
"Schlimm adroitly considers many of the thorny issues that puzzle modern people of faith; he is a gifted guide in showing readers that the Old Testament's alien qualities do not render it useless for Christian faith. To the contrary, he reveals how often the Bible's strangeness leads us into deeper understanding of God and of ourselves."
--Jacqueline Lapsley, Princeton Theological Seminary
"The Old Testament has raised numerous questions for readers through the centuries. And it continues to do so! Matthew Schlimm explores many of these issues, especially those regarding creation, law, gender, images for God, and violence. With matters of biblical authority always in view, he works through these texts carefully and thoughtfully--and with clarity! With pastoral sensitivity, Schlimm provides an excellent case for understanding the Old Testament as our friend and not our enemy."
--Terence Fretheim, Luther Seminary
"Seminary and university Old Testament professors: make sure you have your students read this text. To the reader puzzled by much of what you encounter in the Old Testament: immerse yourself deeply in this book, and you will find much food for thought from an author who has addressed intelligently and provocatively the questions that linger in your mind. Matthew Schlimm: well done, thou good and faithful servant."
--Victor P. Hamilton, Asbury University
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- Title This Strange and Sacred Scripture: Wrestling with the Old Testament and Its Oddities
- Author Matthew Richard Schlimm
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Paperback
- Pages 270
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Baker Academic
- Date 2015-02-17
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780801039799 / 0801039797
- Weight 0.82 lbs (0.37 kg)
- Dimensions 8.8 x 6.46 x 0.68 in (22.35 x 16.41 x 1.73 cm)
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Themes
- Aspects (Academic): Religious
- Religious Orientation: Christian
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2014030699
- Dewey Decimal Code 221.6
Media reviews
Citations
- CBA Retailers, 04/01/2015, Page 26
- Choice, 10/01/2015, Page 0
- Christianity Today, 05/01/2015, Page 64
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