Knowing the Holy Spirit Through the Old Testament (Paperback)

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We tend to think of the Holy Spirit as the straggler of the Trinity, a latecomer in God's interaction with the world. But our first introduction to the Holy Spirit is not the drama of Pentecost in the second chapter of Acts. We first meet the Holy Spirit in the second verse of the Bible, hovering there, speaking the world into existence.

Christopher Wright begins here and traces the Holy Spirit through the pages of the Old Testament. We see the Third Person of the Trinity in the decrees of prophets and psalmists, in the actions of judges and craftspeople, in the anointing of kings and the promise of a new creation.

Knowable and discernable in the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit is thus eminently knowable to us. The witness of the whole of Scripture, from its first pages to its last, directs us to a Holy Spirit empowering the people of God, and sustaining and renewing the face of the earth.

Market/Audience

• Seminary students and professors
• Students and professors of theology

Features and Benefits

• Survey of the Old Testament with emphasis on the Holy Spirit.
• Academic with pastoral sensibility.

About the Author

Rev. Dr. Christopher J. H. Wright (Ph.D., Cambridge) was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. His doctorate is in Old Testament ethics. He taught Old Testament in India for five years (1983-88) at Union Biblical Seminary, and then returned to the faculty of All Nations Christian College, a missionary training school in England, where he was Principal from 1993-2001.

Wright is now the International Director of the Langham Partnership International (known in the U.S. as John Stott Ministries), providing literature, scholarships and preaching training for pastors in Majority World churches and seminaries.

He has written several books including commentaries on Deuteronomy and Ezekiel, Old Testament Ethics for the People of God and Knowing Jesus Through the Old Testament. An ordained Anglican, he serves on the staff of All Souls Church, Langham Place, London, England.

Product Details

• Paperback: 159 pages
• Publisher: IVP Academic (November 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830825916
• ISBN-13: 978-0830825912
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #94,789 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The mind of a master scholar, September 27, 2007

By	Bookworm "jcc" (Colorado Springs, CO USA) - See all my reviews

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This short book was based on a series of lectures. It would have been great to be there, but maybe a bit overwhelming. The book form allows one to stop, review, think, evaluate, appreciate, and apply what the author says. As I study and teach the Old Testament at my church, I will refer to this book often. I've already recommended it to several friends and colleagues. I'm looking forward to reading his companion work on knowing Jesus through the Old Testament.

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Complex topic; simplified explanation!, May 12, 2007

By	Huntalofa - See all my reviews

I found Christopher Wright's book about the Holy Spirit very enlightening. He tackled a topic that is complex, but made it seem simple and easy to explain to others. I especially enjoyed his use of Scripture to back up every explanation. Great writing style and topic knowledge. I'll have to read it a second time.

I will look for more books by this author.