Knowing God the Father Through the Old Testament

by Christopher J.H. Wright

Book Overview

It's almost second nature for Christians to call God Father. Jesus taught his followers as much, although for them it was apparently a surprising practice. The worshiping community of the Old Testament used fatherly images for understanding God's character and actions, but "Father" was not a common way for believers to address God. In Knowing God the Father Through the Old Testament, Christopher Wright explores in depth the images that...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0830825924
• ISBN13: 9780830825929
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: IVP Academic
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.7" x 8.4"