Old Testament for EveryoneSeries

This series offers an accessible and engaging guide to the Old Testament. It is designed to be understandable even for readers with no prior experience of these texts. Each volume focuses on key stories, characters, and theological themes, placing them within their historical and cultural context. The aim is to make the biblical message comprehensible to the modern reader without oversimplifying its depth.

Daniel and the Twelve Prophets for Everyone

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Genesis for Everyone, Part 1
John Goldingay
208 pages
8 hours of reading
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Focusing on the spiritual and theological significance of familiar biblical stories, this engaging retelling of Genesis offers readers a deeper understanding of key events like creation, Noah's flood, and the tales of Abraham and Joseph. Goldingay's accessible style, characterized by creative chapter titles, invites readers into a lively exploration of these narratives, making them feel like a captivating novel. The work aims to resonate with both lay readers and those seeking to deepen their biblical knowledge within the context of the For Everyone series.
Genesis for Everyone
John Goldingay
256 pages
9 hours of reading
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The first in a major new series of guides to the books of the Old Testament written in an accessible and anecdotal style. The series is suitable for personal or group use and the format is also appropriate for daily study.
Job for Everyone
John Goldingay
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Using personal anecdote, a witty and lively style, and drawing on his considerable theological knowledge, John Goldingay takes us deep into the unfolding story of the Old Testament.
Daniel and the Twelve Prophets for Everyone
John Goldingay
274 pages
10 hours of reading
The Book of Daniel begins with the trials of the Judahites in the aftermath of Jerusalem's destruction by the Babylonians in 587 BC, when many were forced to live as immigrants in a strange land. The twelve shorter prophets are situated between the eighth and fifth centuries and speak both warnings and instructions to God's people.
Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther for Everyone
John Goldingay
216 pages
8 hours of reading
Using personal anecdote, a witty and lively style, and drawing on his considerable theological knowledge, John Goldingay takes us deep into the unfolding story of the Old Testament.
1 and 2 Chronicles for Everyone
John Goldingay
208 pages
8 hours of reading
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Using personal anecdote, a witty and lively style, and drawing on his considerable theological knowledge, John Goldingay takes us deep into the unfolding story of the Old Testament.
Psalms for Everyone, Part 1
John Goldingay
248 pages
9 hours of reading
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This seventeen-volume series offers accessible insights into the Old Testament, with John Goldingay simplifying complex passages from Genesis to Malachi. Aimed at both scholars and lay readers, it serves as an excellent resource for daily devotions, making Scripture understandable and engaging for everyone.
Isaiah for Everyone
John Goldingay
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Using personal anecdote, a witty and lively style, and drawing on his considerable theological knowledge, John Goldingay takes us deep into the unfolding story of the Old Testament.
1 & 2 Samuel for Everyone
John Goldingay
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A new release, covering the Books of Samuel, in this major series of guides to the books of the Old Testament, written in an accessible and anecdotal style. The series is suitable for personal or group use and the format is also appropriate for daily study.
Genesis for Everyone, Part 2
John Goldingay
198 pages
7 hours of reading
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Focusing on the spiritual and theological significance, this engaging retelling of Genesis brings familiar biblical stories to life, including creation, Adam and Eve, Noah's flood, and the Tower of Babel. Goldingay's accessible writing style and creative chapter titles offer a fresh perspective, making these ancient narratives feel like a compelling novel. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the events and their meanings, enhancing their appreciation for these foundational tales.
1 and 2 Kings for Everyone
John Goldingay
200 pages
7 hours of reading
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Good kings and bad kings, good faith and bad faith - these are the themes of 1 and 2 Kings, from the wise King Solomon to the consequences of his successors' folly. Using personal anecdote, a lively style, and drawing on his considerable theological knowledge, John Goldingay takes us deep into the unfolding story of the Old Testament.
Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and the Song of Songs
John Goldingay
254 pages
9 hours of reading
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New addition to series of readable guides to the Old Testament, covering Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and the Song of Songs. For the general reader and small groups.
Joshua, Judges and Ruth for Everyone
John Goldingay
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The latest release, covering Joshua, Judges and Ruth, in a major new series of guides to the books of the Old Testament, written in an accessible and anecdotal style. The series is suitable for personal or group use and the format is also appropriate for daily study.
The Bible for Everyone
Nicholas Thomas Wright
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The first translation of the entire (Protestant) Bible, by two world-renowned biblical experts, for over a generation.
Jeremiah for Everyone
John Goldingay
269 pages
10 hours of reading
'For everyone' approach: scholarly author with a highly readable style. Suitable for individual or group study. Jeremiah's prophesies are set against a tense atmosphere of threat and invasion. The length of his book and the duration of his ministry establish him as a major figure in the Old Testament.
Lamentations and Ezekiel for Everyone
John Goldingay
Both Lamentations and Ezekiel focus on the destruction of Jerusalem, an act of divine punishment for the city's faithlessness over many years. Lamentations is caught up in the catastrophe that befalls the city, and combines grief, sorrow and pleas for mercy in its few short chapters. Ezekiel reflects on the same events from the standpoint of those living in exile in the city of Babylon, but turns his attention to the future, offering a series of positive visions that speak of God's plans for ultimate redemption. His prophecies are significant for the hope they offer in the wake of Jerusalem's destruction, and for the way their vivid imagery was later taken up and used by John of Patmos in the Book of Revelation. Using personal anecdote, a witty and lively style, and drawing on his considerable theological knowledge, John Goldingay takes us deep into the unfolding story of the Old Testament.
Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs for Everyone
John Goldingay
266 pages
10 hours of reading
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The Old Testament for Everyone series, crafted by esteemed scholar John Goldingay, offers accessible explanations of Scripture from Genesis to Malachi. Each of the seventeen volumes simplifies complex passages, making it ideal for daily devotions and enhancing understanding of the Old Testament. Goldingay's approachable style invites readers of all backgrounds to engage with the text meaningfully.
Numbers and Deuteronomy for Everyone
John Goldingay
206 pages
8 hours of reading
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The third release in a major new series of guides to the books of the Old Testament written in an accessible and anecdotal style. The series is suitable for personal or group use and the format is also appropriate for daily study.
Psalms for Everyone
John Goldingay
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Using personal anecdote, a witty and lively style, and drawing on his considerable theological knowledge, John Goldingay takes us deep into the unfolding story of the Old Testament. Companion to Psalms for Everyone,volume 1.