252ppTraditional Christian art depicts Paul the letter writer, pen in hand, attentive to the Spirit. We might think we know better and imagine him pacing in agitation as he rapidly dictates to a secretary his letter to the Galatians. But in reality neither of these pictures is accurate. In Paul's day, producing a letter was a time-consuming and costly business. And we have ample resources from the ancient world to piece together what it must have been like. A secretary was usually part of the picture. But so were notes, drafts, corrections and careful rewrites, not to speak of scratchy pens, ... View More...
Jonathan Stephen shows that the Lord Jesus Christ is very clearly displayed in the book of Genesis as he appears to a number of the patriarchs. Those who have known and valued the Word of God for many years will find this book surprising and stimulating. [Publisher] View More...
