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The Epic of Eden

A Christian Entry into the Old Testament

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The Epic of Eden

By: Sandra L. Richter
Narrated by: Pam Ward
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Does your knowledge of the Old Testament feel like a grab bag of people, books, events, and ideas? How many times have you resolved to really understand the OT? To finally make sense of it?

Perhaps you are suffering from what Sandra Richter calls the "dysfunctional closet syndrome". If so, she has a solution. Like a home-organizing expert, she comes in and helps you straighten up your cluttered closet. Gives you hangers for facts. A timeline to put them on. And handy containers for the clutter on the floor. Plus she fills out your wardrobe of knowledge with exciting new facts and new perspectives.

The whole thing is put in usable order - a history of God's redeeming grace. A story that runs from the Eden of the Garden to the garden of the New Jerusalem. Whether you are a frustrated do-it-yourselfer or a beginning student enrolled in a course, this book will organize your understanding of the Old Testament and renew your enthusiasm for studying the Bible as a whole.

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Comprehensive framework into which we can plug our learning over time. I appreciated the fine effort.

Solid, direct, respected

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Excellent covenental framework for interpreting the New Testament in light of the historical, literary, and sociological context of the Old Testament.

Survey of Biblical Context

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An awesome read. Opened my eyes to how reading the bible through a western eye can lead to misunderstanding . Understanding the Jewish culture has helped me understand how God spoke to his people.

Awesome Reading

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The author does a great job of organizing the Old Testament around key theological frameworks (eg, the covenants) and contextualizing the stories for modern western Christians. Highly recommended! A friend who bought the book based on my recommendation devoured it in two days. We both thought it was hard to put down

Loved it so much I read it twice

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A worthy read for every stage and age. What you know is stirred to life over and over again, making you fall in love with the God of the Bible all over again.

Phenomenal

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I listened to Epic of Eden because my daughter had taken classes from Dr Richter and was impressed by her teaching. Little did I know that this book would have a profound impact in my life as well. Dr Richter presents the Old Testament, not by going through each book and chapter, but by placing the events according to God’s plan and covenants with His people. She shows us what those covenants meant back then, what they mean for us now, and most importantly, who God is and what He still plans for His people. It’s a book that increases understanding, challenges us, and gives us hope that God still desires to dwell with His people. This is a “must read” for all who are striving to know the will of God and who are trusting in Jesus to bridge the gap to allow us to dwell with God someday. Hope to see you there!

The Old Testament becomes both real and relevant

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Retired shop girl, new believer, and recovering atheist. How am I to review such a scholarly work? Do I even dare? I do dare, and think it was wonderful. Can't wait to listen to it again, thank you, so very much.

Loved it.

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This is the best book on understanding the Bible as a whole that lve ever read!!! Absolutely anointed writing and author.

A MUST READ FOR ALL CHRISTIANS!

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excellent job. all the other reviews are accurate. I wasn't thrilled with narration but that's probably my personal taste. but the material was outstanding. probably the best understandable theology class you'll ever take. superb job.

ok, that was a great book.

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Thank you for walking me through the redemption story and helping me reorganize my closet. I will read/listen again and again. May the peace of God be with you always.

My eyes see,and my heart is open.

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