Robert Burns’s famous couplet came to mind as I read this book: “O wad some Pow’r the giftie gie us / To see oursels as ithers see us!” In this case, the “Power” is two Jewish scholars, Amy-Jill ...

At least three times in this book, Brent Strawn assures readers that he doesn’t believe that Christian preachers and teachers intentionally tell lies about the Old Testament. But that doesn’t diminish ...

The Old Testament is vital for understanding the New Testament. It’s also indispensable all by itself. The Old Testament has always been an easy target for critics of Christianity. On the surface, its ...

The Hebrew Scriptures place internal struggles on full display—and teach us a lot about spiritual practice. I had quiet times before I knew they were a requirement for Christian living, and during ...

Thanks for joining us today. This topic is the result of a “ding ding” I received in church after hearing a passage about the blood of Christ. Immediately, I knew my heavenly “Assignment Editor” was ...

Most people who describe themselves as people of faith can rattle off the major commandments without much trouble. Don’t kill. Don’t steal. Honor your parents. Keep those ten rules and you’re doing ...