Ken Hathaway comes from a family of clerics, with his father and his two brothers also being ministers. Following his training for the ministry, he served for many years in a country parish before taking up a teaching post in a minor public school where he became head of the department, sixth form tutor and finally deputy head. He was also invited to act as examiner at A levels by the Oxford Local Exam Board. He then began developing his interests in business, whilst still continuing his ministry. He has also published many articles and edited a magazine. This book is the product of his years in teaching and ministry during which he came to recognise the need for a much greater understanding and explanation of what our Christian faith really is.
During his years of public ministry the author came to realise that the Bible was a closed book to the majority of people, whilst those who did read it were often confused by the apparent complexity of the work. This book sets out to demystify the Bible, setting each part in its historical, political and religious context, demonstrating that it is a record of the way in which God has made Himself known to succeeding generations. Being not several books so much as a series of narratives progressively disclosing the nature of God and His relationship with us.
Through years of ministry and teaching, the author realized how little people grasped the foundational truths underlying God’s relationship with creation, and the Bible’s core message. In this book, he explores with insight and conviction his concept of the universe’s purpose, God’s reasons for creating it, and humanity’s pivotal role in God’s overall plan.
The scriptures also unveil God’s abounding love for creation and the steps taken to connect with us, delivering humanity from opposing forces. This rewarding read resolves many overlooked aspects of Christian faith convincingly. It reveals the author’s steadfast belief that amidst a shifting world, Christian faith offers unchanging peace and fulfilment.
He examines with intelligence what he sees as the grand objective of existence, why God brought the universe into being, and the crucial part people play in God’s grand design. The Bible likewise discloses God’s immense love for all He created, and how He reaches out to communicate with humanity, providing escape from whatever seeks to oppose us. This illuminating book compensates for many formerly disregarded questions around Christian belief in a persuasive way. The full picture displays the author’s enduring conviction that in turbulent times, Christian faith supplies a firm anchor for tranquillity and happiness.
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