Summary Of Old Testament By Don Carson

This book by Don Carson is a worthy read. In it, Carson traces the threads of the Biblical narrative from creation to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the justification of sinful men through faith. Carson is able to accomplish this in 14 short chapters. Each chapter focuses on one or two bible passages that deal with key Biblical concepts as the fall in Gen.3and mans need for redemption, the giving of the Mosaic law in Exodus and the deep meaning and symbolism of the ritual feasts and sacrifices such as the Day of Atonement. Carson astutely picks up the threads found within the Biblical narrative in each chapter of the book, defines key words such as propitiation, justification, faith and new birth; all the while debunking common misconceptions, worldview theories such as atheism and asceticism. …show more content…
Carson is able to do in 224 pages what has taken others volumes to accomplish. That of course is the point. The Bible tends to intimidate ordinary people and scholars alike; whether that intimidation comes from size, topic matter or soul probing nature of God’s Word. Although Carson’s book is far from being a theological treatise, it is a welcome addition to the existing works on the Biblical narrative. As a church leader, Bible teacher, and small group leader, this researcher recognizes the books nonthreatening and Biblically sound approach and sees the potential use of this book in a new believer’s class, membership class, or a small