Relevant Revelation: Understanding the Bible as One Continuous Story
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Please contact Dana Bennett at danabennett@relevantrevelation.com
Author and Facilitator:
Dana Bennett, M.Ed., M.Div.
Dana Bennett has written a survey of seven major themes found in the Bible and their implications. Relevant Revelation is a valuable resource for serious Bible students, whether new to Bible Study and wanting a "crash course" or seeking a deeper understanding of how the Old Testament stories lead up to the coming of Christ. The seven themes explored include: brothers in conflict, the younger brother is favored, change of heart, barren women, covenant, low raised high, and finally, the stages of Israel's formation reflecting the life stages of man. Over 20 charts and outlines serve as helpful resources for Bible Study for a lifetime.
An endorsement by Dr. Leland Ryken:
Dana Bennett has written an innovative book on how to read and teach the Bible. It is a readable book that the common person can understand, yet it is informed by scholarship of the highest order. The author’s approach is built around unifying themes, patterns, and archetypes in the Bible. The goal of making the Bible come alive as a unified book rather than a collection of fragments is fully achieved. Another strength is that the author shows a literary awareness that the Bible is a book of human experience, rooted in everyday reality. This book is a wonderful corrective to certain tendencies in conventional approaches to the Bible. It opens the door to seeing new dimensions of the Bible and passing these on to students and groups.
-Dr. Leland Ryken is professor of English emeritus at Wheaton College and author of over 30 books in biblical studies including How to Read the Bible as Literature, Ryken's Bible Handbook, and Words of Delight: A Literary Introduction to the Bible.
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