We
are living in a time when many do not value the Bible. Evans has
written this book to remind us of the Bible's importance and
introduce it to a generation biblically illiterate.
He
begins the book with basic information about the Bible. Next is an
exploration of what the Bible is all about. He ends with a section
addressing questions about the Bible. Topics covered include how to
determine what the Bible says (genres and interpretation), the
reliability of the manuscripts, historical evidence for the accuracy
of the Bible, important questions about life the Bible answers, and
what the Bible says to us today.
I
really appreciate Evans' comments on the Old Testament. Critics often
see it as full of rules, judgment and violence. Evans points out the
promises and blessings that are often overlooked. I liked how he kept
reminding us what the Bible says to us today, warning us what happens
when we ignore it. He does a wonderful job of explaining who Jesus is
and what He did, providing reasons to believe in His resurrection.
His introduction to biblical interpretation is superb. There is also
a list of books for those who would like to study further the topics
covered.
I
recommend this book to brand new Christians, Christians who have
forgotten the importance of the Bible, and to people who don't know
much about the Bible at all. The information Evans has provided helps
us understand why the Bible has been the all time best selling book
and why it is the guiding light of so many people.
Craig
A. Evans is Payzant Distinguished Professor of New Testament at
Acadia Divinity College and Acadia University. He previously taught
for twenty-one years at Trinity Western University. He received
doctorate degrees from Claremont Graduate University and Karoli
Gaspar Reformatus University in Budapest. He has published more than
five hundred scholarly books, articles and reviews. He and his wife
live in Kentville, Nova Scotia, have two grown daughters and a
grandson. Find out more at http://www.craigaevans.com/.
Worthy
Publishing, 272 pages.
I
received a complimentary digital copy of this book from the publisher
for the purpose of an independent and honest review.
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