The Beginning of the Story

Understanding the Old Testament in the Story of Scripture

The Beginning of the Story

Understanding the Old Testament in the Story of Scripture

by Timothy J. Geddert

Pub Date 10 Oct 2023

Herald Press

Christian| Nonfiction \(Adult\)

Netgalley and Herald Press sent me a copy of The Beginning of the Story for review:

While the Bible contains 66 books spanning over a thousand printed pages, most Christians focus on the New Testament, that last quarter that feels more relevant to us as Jesus followers. The Old Testament is often unfamiliar to Christian readers. We value a few well-known Genesis stories and use a few Psalms for worship and devotion. Beyond that, many Christians find the Old Testament confusing or troubling.

To grasp the Bible’s grand story-God’s dealings with humanity, God’s relationship to the whole universe-we must learn to read the first three-quarters as Jesus did, and as the New Testament instructs. It guides curious readers of the Word through the arc and major themes of the Old Testament narrative, restoring joy to reading and studying the Bible’s first 39 books.

I give The Beginning of the Story five out of five Stars!

Happy Reading!