Fixing Abraham: How Taming Our Bible Heroes Blinds Us to the Wild Ways of God by Chris Tiegreen

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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 modelsbut if actual biblical characters walked into our lives, we might not know how to handle them. Is it possible weve created a safe, tidy Christian culture that too often holds back from embracing the complete truth of Gods characterand 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 guys 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. Havent 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, youll be challenged to break free of formulaic Christianity and open your eyes to the wild and holy ways of God.

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