The True Story of the Whole World: Finding Your Place in the Biblical Drama - Softcover

Goheen, Michael W; Bartholomew, Craig G

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1587434768 ISBN 13: 9781587434761

Publisher: Brazos Press, 2020

Synopsis

This book provides an overview of the grand narrative of the Bible, showing how God's action in the world gives meaning to our lives and provides us with a foundation for our actions. The authors' bestselling textbook, The Drama of Scripture, presented this message for a student audience. It was then abridged and published at a more popular level as The True Story of the Whole World. This revised edition has been further updated and streamlined throughout for church readers and small groups. It includes contemporary reflection sections and discussion questions for individual or group use in each chapter.

About this title

About the Authors

Michael W. Goheen (PhD, University of Utrecht) is professor of missional theology at Calvin Theological Seminary. He is also professor of missional theology and director of theological education at the Missional Training Center, Phoenix. Goheen is the author or coauthor of numerous books, including The True Story of the Whole World, The Drama of Scripture, Living at the Crossroads, A Light to the Nations, and The Church and Its Vocation. He splits his time between Vancouver, British Columbia, and Phoenix, Arizona.

Craig G. Bartholomew (PhD, University of Bristol) is director of the Kirby Laing Centre for Public Theology in Cambridge, England. He was formerly senior research fellow at the University of Gloucestershire and the H. Evan Runner Professor of Philosophy at Redeemer University College. He is the author or editor of many books, including The Old Testament and God, the first of four volumes in his Old Testament Origins and the Question of God project. Bartholomew is also the coauthor of The Drama of Scripture, Living at the Crossroads, and Christian Philosophy.

From the Back Cover

A Creative Overview of the Bible's Grand Narrative

The True Story of the Whole World explores the grand story line of the Bible, showing how God's action in the world gives meaning to our lives and provides us with a foundation for our actions. This revised edition has been updated and streamlined throughout.

"What a shockingly bold title, The True Story of the Whole World, and it lives up to every word. This book masterfully synthesizes the biblical narrative without sacrificing important exegetical details. It prompts readers to sit back in awe of the history of redemption while also compelling them to get on with Jesus's kingdom mission. Its predecessor, The Drama of Scripture, was required reading for all our church's interns and residents. I am now thrilled to recommend this more accessible version to our whole church."
--Jonathan Dodson, lead pastor, City Life Church, Austin, Texas; author of Our Good Crisis: Overcoming Moral Chaos with the Beatitudes

Praise for Bartholomew and Goheen's The Drama of Scripture

"I am delighted to see solid scholarship made easily accessible in this splendid fashion."
--N. T. Wright, University of St. Andrews

"This engaging book opens up for students the panoramic vision of the Bible."
--Mary E. Healy, Sacred Heart Major Seminary

Edition details

• Publisher: Brazos Press
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1587434768
• ISBN 13: 9781587434761
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192