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The Bible Jesus Read (Abridged): Why the Old Testament Matters Audiobook
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Take a pilgrimage through some of the most challenging—and rewarding—parts of the Old Testament with bestselling author Philip Yancey.
Because it is often daunting, many Christians approach Old Testament carefully. Or avoid it altogether. But each of the books of the Old Testament—"the Bible Jesus read"—contains an essential part of the story of grace.
“The more we comprehend the Old Testament,” Yancey writes, “the more we comprehend Jesus.”
In The Bible Jesus Read, Yancey challenges the perception that the New Testament is more important than the Old. Writing with keen insight into the human condition and God’s provision for it, he sets off on a personal journey through the parts we most like to keep at arm’s length—Job, Deuteronomy, Psalms, Ecclesiastes, and the Prophets—and he asks us to bring our own questions, concerns, and our openness to the wonders of God.
We may discover that this set of writings that comprise the Old Testament is at once as mystifying and strangely satisfying as life itself—that it’s worth the effort it takes to listen to and wrestle with. Because listening to the Scriptures that Jesus so revered gives us a profound new understanding of Christ, the Cornerstone of the new covenant.
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"Philip Yancey never fails to challenge what I think I know. This book takes a look at various chapters of the Old Testament, and makes them applicable to the modern man. I appreciated the fresh perspective of many parts of the Bible I find challenging (in particular), The Prophets, Ecclesiastes, and Deuteronomy."
— Tina (4 out of 5 stars)
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" This book is about the author's gaining of appreciation for the Old Testament. It was little too personal for me considering I was thinking it would be about how the Bible was understood in Jesus' time but enjoyable none the less. The highlights for me were the portrait he crafted of Moses which really brought him to life and the connection he made between Ecclesiastes and existentialism which gave me a beginners understanding of the later via my decent understanding of the prior. "
— Nate, 2/19/2014 -
" Helpful look at reading the Old Testament "
— David, 2/12/2014 -
" a great read. tons of little wisdom nuggets...reading it with our church "
— Josh, 2/6/2014 -
" This is my first Philip Yancey book but I certainly don't plan for it to be my last. He makes the Old Testament--The bible Jesus read--come alive! And I think I can actually enjoy and apply books like Deuteronomy, Job and Ecclesiastes. "
— Mary, 1/6/2014 -
" Just beginning, but definitely seems to be a great study on the OT. This is my first book by Yancey. "
— Christy, 12/26/2013 -
" An incredible samplling of the Old Testament and why its still relevent to christians today. It really digs deep and gives you a new thirst for reading those books that no one really preaches out of, and are much less read. "
— Mindy, 12/20/2013 -
" It's ok... nothing here you won't get from reading the OT. I guess it's a book to talk you into doing just that. On that basis - it probably deserves 3-4 stars, but I was looking for something else. "
— Jason, 9/12/2013 -
" Interesting and thought provoking "
— Morning, 8/20/2013 -
" It's been a long time since I read this book. All I can remember is that is was good and it shed some new light into the Old Testament. "
— Jimmy, 8/9/2013 -
" Challenging. Wonderful. "
— Cheryl, 7/14/2013 -
" Solidify your foundation to scripture. "
— Mark, 7/5/2013 -
" This author has a easy reading way of writing. "
— Sean, 6/5/2013 -
" Right from the beginning I remembered why I like Yancey - he has a writing/thinking style that just fits me. There was nothing groundbreaking for me in this book, but it gave me some fresh perspective and reminded me to take the Old Testament seriously as more than just a history lesson. "
— Jonathan, 2/28/2013 -
" Very approachable. Has received high comment points from our Bible Study group. Loaned my copy to someone today. "
— Aim, 11/4/2012 -
" Gave me a new-found appreciation for the Old Testament at the time I read it when I had been a Christian for about 3 years. "
— Mary_Ann, 6/11/2012 -
" An easy read that makes you think...and grow. :) "
— Lisa, 6/5/2012 -
" When I first strted reading this I guess I was in different state of mind - I will continue at a later time. "
— Robin, 5/15/2012 -
" Awesome book, Yancy is VERY thorough with his information "
— Sarah, 2/17/2012 -
" Helpful look at a first century perspective on Old Testament scriptures. "
— Ron, 1/2/2012 -
" I really enjoyed this book. Yancey writes in a way that makes complex information accessible. There were a few times that my perspective was radically shifted. "
— Christina, 8/7/2011 -
" Absolutely a must-read book for everyone. Even my muslim friend like it. "
— Erni, 7/29/2011 -
" As a fan of the Old Testament, I enjoyed reading Yancey's insights and suggestions on how to come to a deeper understanding of who God is and how He works through the books of the OT. "
— Elena, 7/16/2011 -
" Excellent book. I love everything by Phillip Yancy. This one makes you read the Old Testament in a whole new way. "
— Susan, 3/8/2011 -
" An easy read that makes you think...and grow. :) "
— Lisa, 1/9/2011 -
" Right from the beginning I remembered why I like Yancey - he has a writing/thinking style that just fits me. There was nothing groundbreaking for me in this book, but it gave me some fresh perspective and reminded me to take the Old Testament seriously as more than just a history lesson. "
— Jonathan, 12/11/2010 -
" Very good historical view and background of the Bible. We used it in a SS class, with terrific discussion. "
— Suzanne, 1/2/2010 -
" An excellent introduction to Bibliology. It gives a beginning reader in the subject a great glimpse at the complexity and beauty of how the Scriptures come together as a whole book. "
— Michael, 11/28/2009 -
" Very approachable. Has received high comment points from our Bible Study group. Loaned my copy to someone today. "
— Aim, 9/23/2009 -
" This author has a easy reading way of writing. "
— Sean, 6/17/2009 -
" When I first strted reading this I guess I was in different state of mind - I will continue at a later time. "
— Robin, 4/4/2009 -
" Possibly my current favorite Yancey book! "
— Penny, 11/7/2008 -
" Awesome book, Yancy is VERY thorough with his information "
— Sarah, 10/3/2008 -
" Helpful look at a first century perspective on Old Testament scriptures. "
— Ron, 9/4/2008
About Philip Yancey
Philip Yancey worked for ten years as an editor and then publisher for Campus Life magazine. In 1980 he and his wife Janet moved to Chicago where he began a career as a freelance writer. They moved to Colorado in 1992. He is the author of over twenty books, three of them coauthored with Dr. Paul Brand. He is grateful to be able to make a living writing about the questions that interest him.