This book is not your typical introduction to the Old Testament. Rather than focusing on textual and historical/archeological matters, Pemberton deals largely with the theological themes of the Old Testament. Augmented with colorful illustrations, maps and charts, this book is an engaging study for any student of the Bible. The focus of the Bible is a revelation of God, His attributes and character, as well as His acts in history. This book gives a clear view of the God of the Bible, and His love toward His people, Israel, flowing through them eventually to all of the world. Recommended!

The God Who Saves
An Introduction to the Message of the Old Testament
by Glenn Pemberton
Abilene Christian University Press & Leafwood Publishers

Abilene Christian University Press
Christian , Religion & Spirituality
Pub Date 04 Aug 2015


I am reviewing a copy of The God Who Saves Us through Abilene Christian University Press and Netgalley:


In The God Who Saves Us presents the powerful story, woven through the diverse texts of the Old Testament, of a God who is passionately in love not just with Israel but with all his creations.


This book is geared toward the beginning university student slowing them to have an accessible encounter with the Old Testament.

The God Who Saves dives into the Old Testament from Ancient Israeli eyes. The text is rich in content with maps, tables and Biblical reading assignments adding to the richness. There are research prompts.


I give The God Who Saves Us five out of five stars!

I liked this book but I thought there was almost too much of the surrounding culture brought up but that is just me. Your level of enjoyment will be tied directly to how much previous Bible knowledge you bring to the table.

A comprehensive overview of the Biblical Old Testament, posited in the context of the cultures, literature, and historical perspectives contemporary to the scriptural writing. The author is knowledgeable and his writing style accessible. If stories are the hook to human engagement, this textbook will find many avid readers.