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Summary: Great "Meditations" on the Old Testament
Review: Yancey begins this book by stating that many Christians are ignorant of the Old Testament, tend to ignore it, and that our spiritual lives could be enriched by a greater appreciation of the Old Testament. He then proceeds to outline his understanding of various Old Testament books and groups of books: Job, Deuteronomy, the Psalms, Ecclesiastes and The Prophets. This is not an academic work, nor is it really a meditative book. It is a highly readable work that I would suggest using as a bible study aid with the goal of enriching one's spiritual life. Yancey never ceases to amaze me with his spiritual insights -- especially given that I am a self-styled "liberal" and he is a self-styled "evangelical." This book is yet another very worthwhile read by this truly excellent Christian author.
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Summary: ONE OF THE BEST
Review: Yancey did a nice job of discussing the difficult books of the Old Testament. He brought up perspectives of these books that caused me to take a longer look at these sections of the Bible. I enjoyed his outlook and as always he challenges me to grow my faith.
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Summary: The Bible Jesus Red
Review: Yancey did a nice job of discussing the difficult books of the Old Testament. He brought up perspectives of these books that caused me to take a longer look at these sections of the Bible. I enjoyed his outlook and as always he challenges me to grow my faith.
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Summary: An Appreciation of the Hebrew Cannon
Review: Yancey does it again, and this time on a subject near and dear to me: The Hebrew Cannon (AKA, the Old Testament, or TaNaK). Granted, it is not some great revelation into the theology of Jesus' day, but it was a good insight into how the TaNaK fits in with the B'rit Chadesha (New Testament), and even offers some attempt at bringing the two views of G-d together. Some people don't like the TaNaK because it deals with an angry G-d. To them, I suggest you read "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" by Jonathan Edwards (he was a pastor in the 1750's) and you'll see how recent this "G-d is coated with sugar and wouldn't hurt a fly" theology is. Then, read Yancey again. Nothing he talks about is really all that easy to come to terms with, but, then again, neither was "The Jesus I Never Knew" and it was still acclaimed. Perhaps it's the subject matter that trips people up. And because of that, I can't think of a reason not to read it.
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Summary: This book helped renew lost excitement for the Old Testament
Review: Yancey once again hits the mark and challenges me like no other in this startling honest book of one person struggling with some of the most difficult books of the Old Testament. Written in such a way that even the most committed Christians will have a hard time not being challenged by its content and Yancey also wrestles with many of the same questions the secular world has in regards to this puzzling book. A must read!!!
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Summary: A New Appreciation for the Old Testament
Review: Yancey's book was an easy read. I felt I received a greater appreciation for books of the Bible that I've taken for granted in the past, namely the Psalms; and to background I hadn't considered before (his examination of the book of Ecclesiastes was truly eye-opening). I do feel Mr. Yancey has a tendency to say the same thing about four different ways before he moves on to a new point, but I think he is one of the most gifted writers, in or out of the "Christian circle." I am also indebted to him for his sincerity, his genuineness and his bluntness where others may otherwise tiptoe around subjects. His style is refreshing yet not condescending or boring. I have also read his "Amazing Grace" and would like to read "The Jesus I Never Knew" as I have heard only good reports on it.
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