Publisher Description
God's identity is beyond what we could ever fully express in human words. But Scripture uses one particular word to describe the distinctiveness of God's character: the Hebrew word hesed.Hesed is a concept so rich in meaning that it doesn't translate well into any single English word or phrase. Michael Card unpacks the many dimensions of hesed, often expressed as lovingkindness, covenant faithfulness, or steadfast love. He explores how hesed is used in the Old Testament to reveal God's character and how he relates to his people. Ultimately, the fullness of hesed is embodied in the incarnation of Jesus. As we follow our God of hesed, we ourselves are transformed to live out the way of hesed, marked by compassion, mercy, and faithfulness. Discover what it means to be people of an everlasting love beyond words.
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About Michael Card
Michael Card has
recorded over thirty albums, authored or coauthored more than two dozen books,
hosted a radio program, and written for a wide range of magazines. An
award-winning musician and performing artist, he has penned such favorite songs
as “El Shaddai,” “Immanuel,” and many others. He has
branched out from music and written numerous books, including A Sacred Sorrow, A Violent Grace, The Parable
of Joy, and Sleep Sound in Jesus.
He has also written the Biblical Imagination series, with a book and
accompanying music CD for each of the four gospels. A graduate of Western
Kentucky University with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biblical studies,
Card also serves as a mentor to many younger artists and musicians, teaching
courses on the creative process and calling the Christian recording industry
into deeper discipleship. Card lives in Tennessee with his wife and four
children.