A Walk through the Bible
Product DescriptionOne of the most renowned theologians of our time tells the story of the Bible in a way that everyone can understand. Shortly before he died in 1998, Lesslie Newbigin recorded a series of eight radio addesses on basic themes and central figures in the Bible. These addresses, which form the basis of this book, affirm the Bible as THE story of the history of humankind. Newbigin invites readers to join him on a journey from Genesis through Revelation, introducing th. . . More >>
Unlike his other previous books such as ¡°Gospel in a Pluralist Society¡± and ¡°Foolishness to the Greeks,¡± this volume is written in simpler English for wider circles of the audience who want to know about the Bible. Lesslie Newbigin, one of the most influential Christian thinkers and writers in the twentieth century, knows what he wants to write and makes Christian doctrines easy in this book. The eight shorts chapters carry all the essence of the Biblical truths. The unique quality of this book is that it makes the Bible accessible to anyone who wants to take the journey into the biblical world and to the knowledge of the Truth. Reading this book, one will find that the Bible is not just an account of a remote world, but a story of God¡¯s love for oneself. In addition, there is a high academic value, too. If any reader finds Newbigin¡¯s other books are so profound that it takes time to read, this small book. “A Walk through the Bible” is a good place to begin. Indeed, this book is a useful Bible study guide as well as a wonderful summary of Christian theology.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is the kind of helpful summary that I have long been searching for and look forward to sharing with others, especially ones who are new to faith. Newbigin does a masterful job of demonstrating how the Bible is THE story of the history of humankind. As he learned during his many years in India, the Bible is not a book of religion but rather it is “a unique interpretation of universal history, the history of the whole creation and the history of the human race. ” Such a perspective demands that we not turn away from the business of ordinary life or from “our responsibilities as actors in history. “In relation to God’s choice of a particular people, Newbigin notes, “God makes himself know to us in the context of our shared life as human beings because that is what our human life is. We therefore come to know God through one another – and specifically through the people whom he chose to be the bearers of his purpose. ” (6) Anyone looking for the means to “get a handle on the Bible” will be disappointed in this book because Newbigin helps us to see the many ways that the Bible gets a hold of us. This readable volume is a wonderful companion for all who seek to understand what the Bible is all about. If this book sells even half as well as the Left Behind series then, perhaps, the church just might get back to the business of living, telling, and sharing the good news in the world around us. “A Walk Through the Bible” is helpful to that end!
Rating: 5 / 5