UNFOLDING REDEMPTION THE HEART OF THE GOSPEL IN THE STORY OF OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY
Biblical Studies Old Testament Getting Oriented to an Out-of-Order Redemption Story March 24, 2026 RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Old Testament / Historical Books 978-1-5140-1154-6, 192 Pages, PBK, 6 x 9 inches, $28.99 Unfolding Redemption helps readers trace God’s story of redemption through the historical books of the Old Testament and discover its fulfillment in Christ. As readers dive deeper, they’ll gain a richer understanding of the gospel and see its vibrant connections throughout Scripture. This book makes the theology of the Old Testament accessible and approachable, showing how these books fit
together to tell a larger story that culminates in Christ. Biblical scholar Ian Vaillancourt unpacks themes like • settling God’s redeemed people in Joshua, • delivering God’s redeemed people in Judges, • preserving God’s redeemed people in Esther,
• hope for the ultimate redemption in 1 and 2 Chronicles, and more. With discussion questions for reflection, Unfolding Redemption equips Christians to dig deeply into these texts, see their themes woven together, and understand what they mean for our lives today.
“Vaillancourt reads Old Testament texts in their historical context and canonically in light of their fulfillment in Christ. A most helpful and compact survey!” Thomas Schreiner, James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary “Vaillancourt brings together the expertise of an Old Testament scholar, the gifts of an experienced teacher, and the heart of a pastor to give us a theologically rich and spiritually enriching introduction to the Old Testament’s historical books” Uche Anizor, professor of theology at the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University
Ian Vaillancourt (PhD, University of St. Michael’s College) is professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Heritage Theological Seminary in Cambridge, Ontario. He is the author of Treasuring the Psalms , The Dawning of Redemption , and The Multifaceted Saviour of Psalms 110 and 118 (winner of the 2020 R. B. Y. Scott Award).
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