THEOLOGY
IS GOD A VINDICTIVE BULLY? Reconciling Portrayals of God in the Old and New Testaments Paul Copan
Paul Copan examines challenging Old Testament texts, placing them in their larger historical and theological context to help readers reconcile the seemingly disconnected natures of God portrayed in the Old and New Testaments.
“An excellent resource indeed!” —CHRISTOPHER J. H. WRIGHT, Langham Partnership; author of Old Testament Ethics for the People of God “I can’t imagine that there are any misapprehensions about the Scriptures, particularly about the Old Testament, that aren’t covered by this book. You may not agree with every- thing in Copan’s study, but you will be dazzled by the range of issues he covers and the range of material he offers.” —JOHN GOLDINGAY, Fuller Theological Seminary (emeritus) “I highly recommend this book for all Christians who are tempted to ignore the Old Testament.” —TREMPER LONGMAN III, Westmont College (emeritus) “God’s people are often confused by and suspicious of the Old Testament, wondering how it aligns with Jesus; these conversations are pressing for my seminary students and for local pastors and congregations. Copan provides a valuable resource in accessible language that speaks with informed conviction and with grace.” —LISSA M. WRAY BEAL, Providence Theological Seminary, Otterburne, Manitoba “This is important reading for thinking Christians who want to understand why the Old Testament matters for their faith.” —DAVID G. FIRTH, Trinity College, Bristol “A very important and much-needed volume.” —JERRY E. SHEPHERD, Taylor Seminary, Edmonton, Alberta (emeritus) “Old Testament violence continues to be a thorny, painful, and faith-damaging issue for many Christians today. This book will be helpful—even redemptive—for many who wrestle with these questions. And while not all will wholly agree with him, it will be one of the go-to books on the subject for years to come.” —HELEN PAYNTER, Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence, Bristol Baptist College
OCTOBER 2022 • 320 pp. • paper • $27.99 • 9781540964557
Paul Copan (PhD, Marquette University) is the Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics at Palm Beach Atlantic University. He previously served as president of the Evangelical Philosophical Society and was a visiting scholar at Oxford University in 2017. Copan is the author or editor of more than forty books, including Is God a Moral Monster? , That’s Just Your Interpretation , and A Little Book for New Philosophers .
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