A Doubter's Guide to the Bible
Description
A Doubter's Guide to the Bible is a concise account of the whole biblical narrative and the lifestyle it inspires, representing a unique and engaging framework for those observing Christianity from the outside, especially those who think there are good reasons not to believe.
In this book, Dickson provides a readable and winsome Bible primer summarizing the main themes in scripture, and addresses tough questions such as "How can we read the creation account in Genesis in light of modern science? " and, "how do we approach Old Testament law when it appears inconsistent and irrelevant?"
By presenting the whole of the Bible as an account of God's promise to restore humanity to Himself, and humanity to one another and to creation, Dickson allows believers and skeptics alike to gain insight into why the Bible has been a compelling, life-changing, and magnetic force throughout the ages.
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John Dickson (PhD, Macquarie University) serves as the Jean Kvamme Distinguished Professor of Biblical Evangelism and Distinguished Scholar in Public Christianity at Wheaton College. A speaker, historian, and media presenter, John is the author of more than 20 books, two of which became television documentaries. He also cohosted the documentary For the Love of God: How the Church is Better and Worse Than you Ever Imagined. He is an Honorary Research Associate at the University of Sydney, a Visiting Academic in the Faculty of Classics at Oxford University (2016-2021), and Distinguished Fellow in Public Christianity at Ridley College Melbourne. John presents Australia's no.1 religion podcast, Undeceptions, exploring aspects of life, faith, history, culture, or ethics that are either much misunderstood or mostly forgotten.
Content
- COVER PAGE
- TITLE PAGE
- COPYRIGHT PAGE
- DEDICATION
- CONTENTS
- INTRODUCTION: A PUBLISHER'S DREAM
- 1. HOW EVERYTHING IS GOOD: THE CREATION STORY
- 2. WHY SO MUCH IS BAD: ADAM'S STORY AND OURS
- 3. LIFE IN THREE DIMENSIONS: THE BLESSINGS OF FATHER ABRAHAM
- 4. THE GOOD LIFE: MOSES AND HIS LAW
- 5. JUSTICE FOR ALL: THE VIOLENCE OF JOSHUA AND THE LOVE OF GOD
- 6. KINGDOM COME: THE PROMISE AND FAILURE OF KING DAVID
- 7. HOPE AGAINST HOPE: THE CHRISTMAS STORY
- 8. THE WAIT IS OVER (ALMOST): JESUS AND HIS GOSPEL
- 9. THE GREAT WORK: THE "CHURCH" AFTER JESUS
- 10. HOW EVERYTHING IS GOOD AGAIN: THE RE-CREATION STORY
