Would we reject the Bible's heroes if we encountered them today? What would we say to Abraham about child sacrifice, to Ruth about the appearance of immorality, or to Jesus about the company he kept? Acclaimed writer and author Chris Tiegreen calls us to reconsider the sometimes sanitized way we portray our faith heroes—and the lessons we can learn from them. In the process, he challenges us to be more open to the wild and holy ways of a good and mysterious God. SaltRiver is an imprint of Tyndale House Publishers (www.tyndale.com).
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“Abraham. Listen . . .”
How would you have reacted if Abraham told you that God said to sacrifice his son? Would you have honored him as a champion of the faith? Or would you have backed away slowly and referred him to the nearest counseling facility?
Christians look to the Bible for inspiration and role models—but if actual biblical characters walked into our lives, we might not know how to handle them. Is it possible we’ve created a safe, tidy Christian culture that too often holds back from embracing the complete truth of God’s character—and those of his people? Imagine what we might say to help “fix” some of our Bible heroes . . .
Ruth: “Not even a hint of immorality, Ruth. You know better than to think God might want you to throw yourself at a guy’s feet in the middle of the night!”
Isaiah: “God told you to go naked for three years???”
Paul: “You’re way too intense, and it turns people off. Haven’t you noticed that your personality always seems to divide people and create controversy?”
In Fixing Abraham, acclaimed writer Chris Tiegreen provides a fresh introduction to the biblical heroes you thought you knew. In the process, you’ll be challenged to break free of formulaic Christianity and open your eyes to the wild and holy ways of God.
