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Bearing God's Name

Why Sinai Still Matters

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Have We Misunderstood the Ten Commandments?

Have you ever wondered what the Old Testament—especially the Old Testament law—has to do with your Christian life? You are not alone. Some Christian leaders believe we should cast off the Old Testament now that we have the New. Carmen Joy Imes disagrees.

In this warm, accessible volume, Imes takes readers back to Sinai, the ancient mountain where Israel met their God, and explains the meaning of events there. She argues that we've misunderstood the command about "taking the Lord's name in vain." Instead, Imes says that this command is about "bearing God's name," a theme that continues throughout the rest of Scripture. The story of Israel turns out to be our story too, and you'll discover why Sinai still matters as you follow Jesus today.

Bearing God's Name offers:

  • An opportunity for readers to revisit the story of Israel as they trudge through the wilderness from a grueling past to a promising future,
  • An appendix with resources from The Bible Project, and
  • Discussion questions for individual reflection or group conversation.
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      • Library Journal

        November 1, 2019

        Did Old Testament law apply to Christians in the New Testament? Are they still relevant today? With a writing style that is straightforward and recurrently witty, Imes (Old Testament, Prairie Coll.; Illustrated Exodus in Hebrew) answers those questions and more. Not only does the author demonstrate a solid understanding of biblical history, but she also introduces and explains concepts that the non-expert can appreciate. Moreover, she offers further insight by including references to biblical commentators, including short bibliographies at the end of each chapter for later research. She traces the ancient Israelites' experiences in the wilderness, discovering a wealth of fresh interpretation in the process. Central to those experiences is Sinai, the wilderness mountain on which God gave the Ten Commandments to Moses and the Israelites, and established their identity as a holy nation. Events at Mount Sinai are so closely linked to this identity, as the author reveals, that the mission of Jesus Christ centuries later parallels them. VERDICT Highly recommended for all students of biblical history, and especially for Christians who want to understand the connection between the Old and New Testaments.--Chad Clark, Nederland, Texas

        Copyright 2019 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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