Joseph and the Gospel of Many Colors
Reading an Old Story in a New Way
Published on 31. October 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-1-4335-2373-1 (ISBN)
Description
Betrayal. Slavery. Power. Redemption.
We think we know the story of Joseph-the young man sold into slavery by his own brothers before rising to immense power over all of Egypt. But is it possible that we've missed the real story behind the story?
In Joseph and the Gospel of Many Colors, Voddie Baucham Jr. helps us to understand the crucial role that the story of Joseph plays in redemptive history. Engaging and thoughtful, this book will help you read the Bible from a Christ-centered perspective and revitalize your love for God-the true hero of history.
Written by a popular author, high-profile pastor, and sought-after conference speaker
Examines a well-known Bible story from a Christ-centered perspective
Reveals the pitfalls of moralistic, allegorical, and legalistic approaches to interpreting the Old Testament
Useful as Sunday school curriculum or preaching material
We think we know the story of Joseph-the young man sold into slavery by his own brothers before rising to immense power over all of Egypt. But is it possible that we've missed the real story behind the story?
In Joseph and the Gospel of Many Colors, Voddie Baucham Jr. helps us to understand the crucial role that the story of Joseph plays in redemptive history. Engaging and thoughtful, this book will help you read the Bible from a Christ-centered perspective and revitalize your love for God-the true hero of history.
Written by a popular author, high-profile pastor, and sought-after conference speaker
Examines a well-known Bible story from a Christ-centered perspective
Reveals the pitfalls of moralistic, allegorical, and legalistic approaches to interpreting the Old Testament
Useful as Sunday school curriculum or preaching material
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Language
English
Place of publication
Wheaton, IL
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 141 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
209 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4335-2373-1 (9781433523731)
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10/2013
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Voddie Baucham Jr. (DMin, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the late dean of the seminary at African Christian University in Lusaka, Zambia. The author of a number of books, including Family Driven Faith, The Ever-Loving Truth, and Joseph and the Gospel of Many Colors, Baucham was also a pastor, church planter, and conference speaker.