On Jordan's Stormy BanksLessons from the Book of Deuteronomy by James E. Brenneman |
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“Brenneman’s study guide is not a commentary. It does not go into detail on each verse and regulation, but it does provide a wonderful window into Deuteronomy, and how it can and does address critical crossroads of life.”—Gerald Gerbrandt, President, Canadian Mennonite University
Deuteronomy is perhaps the last book in Scripture that most Bible readers select for in-depth study. However, the book of Deuteronomy holds many of the levers for understanding the entire biblical corpus and has even been described as the theological center of Scripture. On Jordan’s Stormy Banks explores these claims, as well as how Deuteronomy addresses our deepest human longings.
James E. Brenneman guides readers across the spiritually barren, dangerous, silent void of life’s desert-wanderings. With humor and honesty, On Jordan’s Stormy Banks walks the in-between spaces of life to the river’s edge and encounters with God.
“In this penetrating yet accessible study guide, Brenneman opens the wicket gate for any pilgrims desiring to deepen their understanding of the structure, history, and theology of the book of Deuteronomy.”—Paul Keim, Professor of Bible, Goshen College
About the Author
James E. Brenneman is lead pastor of Pasadena Mennonite Church, a congregation he helped found in 1987. He teaches Hebrew Bible at the Episcopal Theological School at Claremont (Calif.). Brenneman lives in South Pasadena, California, with his wife Terri and their eight-year-old son, Quinn.