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A collection of fifty-six sermons based on selected 'heroes' and 'villains' of the Old Testament. They attempt to deal with many of the challenges which the Old Testament presents us with today. The hope is that the studies provide insights into a God who is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow; that they deal with everyday issues about how to live the Christian life; and that they raise questions about the teaching and practices of the modern church, especially where they are at odds with biblical teaching (Old and New). The sermons have been written in a way that acknowledges that very few people will have their Bibles open. Furthermore, there is a focus on the characters and their stories, as a way of encouraging people to read-and immerse themselves-in the text. For that reason, while there are some references to the New Testament, many of the sermons do not refer to the New Testament at all.
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Brian A Curtis was born in Kent, England, and at the age of twenty, left home and migrated to Australia. In 1980, he began his theological studies at Ridley Theological College, Melbourne, and on completion was ordained by the Anglican Church of Australia in Tasmania. In 1990, he took a ten-year break from the ordained ministry, and gained work helping welfare recipients and the long-term unemployed. He then returned to the stipendiary ministry, but retired in 2009 to concentrate on his writing. Brian has a deep interest in biblical culture and teaching. Indeed, he has a passion that others should share a good understanding of the Hebrew and Christian scriptures. He sees this as particularly relevant in a world where they are so often misunderstood and misrepresented.
