John Goldingay is an internationally respected Old Testament scholar. His work focuses on a deeper understanding of biblical texts and their theological significance. Goldingay is the author of many commentaries and books that enrich our comprehension of the Old Testament.
The narrative delves into the origins of the monarchy in Israel, focusing on the significant figures of Samuel, Saul, and David. It examines theological concepts surrounding God's engagement in human affairs and emphasizes the importance of prayer and worship in their relationships with the divine. Through these stories, the book reveals profound insights into faith and leadership within the context of ancient Israel.
What Proverbs meant to its original audience—and what it means to Christians today. On one hand, Proverbs is perfectly straightforward—a collection of short statements on how to live wisely and well. On the other, the advice of Proverbs, written millennia ago, can seem disconnected from the realities of life today. John Goldingay’s fresh commentary untangles Proverbs with an eye toward Christian formation. Examining the text in English, Goldingay explains each verse in its original context without getting bogged down in technical detail. The commentary centers theological insights beneficial to preaching and pastoral work. The wisdom of Proverbs can’t be reduced to platitudes. It requires something of the thought, reflection, and openness to the Lord. The Commentaries for Christian Formation Proverbs guides us in the journey of faith seeking understanding.
Isaiah is a miracle. Divine wonder can be found in its testimonies to God's communication with people, in reminders of God's acts long ago, in reports of God's acts of rescue of his people, in God's promised acts of restoration in the future, and in God's extraordinary acts toward other peoples. The extraordinary binds the prophecy together.
"A commentary for scholars and pastors on the biblical book of Lamentations, with an emphasis on reading it as authoritative Christian Scripture"--
Written as a series of imaginary letters to the Minor Prophets, The Lost Letters to the Twelve Prophets by renowned Old Testament scholar John Goldingay uncovers the issues Hosea, Micah, Zechariah, and others were responding to in their writings and unlocks the significance of these books for today's Christians.
Exploring profound themes of meaning and divine involvement, this commentary on Ecclesiastes invites readers to reflect on their perceptions of life. It aims to deepen understanding of both God and self by guiding individuals through the unique insights found in this surprising biblical text. Through engaging analysis, it encourages a reconsideration of life's purpose and the complexities of faith.
How do we think about the theology of the book of Jeremiah? John Goldingay considers the prophet Jeremiah himself, his individual circumstances and those of Judah, and his message. As we view the book of Jeremiah in its entirety, we learn about God, Israel as the people of God, the nature of wrongdoing and prophecy, and what we know about the future.
How might we learn ethics from the Old Testament? Trusted guide John Goldingay urges us to let the Old Testament itself set the agenda. Topically organized with short, stand-alone chapters, this volume takes readers through the Old Testament's teaching about relationships, work, Sabbath, character, and more, featuring Goldingay's own translation and discussion questions for group use.
The translation offers a direct, word-for-word interpretation of the Old Testament, preserving the original Hebrew's unique nuances. By avoiding the typical adaptations that soften the text for contemporary readers, it invites a fresh perspective on the sacred scripture. Goldingay's approach emphasizes the raw and unfiltered nature of the biblical text, encouraging readers to engage with its original voice and meaning without the influence of modern religious interpretations.
For Jesus and his contemporaries, what we now know as the Old Testament was simply the Scriptures--and it was the fundamental basis of how people understood their relationship with God. In this book John Goldingay uncovers five major ways in which the New Testament uses the Old Testament. His discussion paves the way for contemporary readers to understand and appreciate the Old Testament more fully. Along with an overview of how Jesus and the first Christian writers read the Old Testament, illustrated with passages from Matthew, Romans, 1 Corinthians, and Hebrews, Goldingay offers a straightforward introduction to the Old Testament in its own right. Reading Jesus's Bible will shed fresh Old Testament light on Jesus, God, and the church for readers today.