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Bonus Interview w/ Dave Ripper (Patreon)

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Dave joins to talk about scripture. We often struggle with reconciling the Old Testament with God’s goodness. Is this because we’re misunderstanding the Bible? What did Dallas Willard say about this?

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Darcy MacCallum

I am not sure how far we can go with the notion of OT passages being what the writer, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, apprehends about God. It sounds good, but it runs into challenges just like progressive revelation does. This perspective may lead to the very things Skye mentioned: God is presented as calling for what appears to be genocide. Does that mean the presentation is incorrect–that the author did not properly apprehend what was going on? This sounds a lot like Greg Boyd’s Cruciform Hermeneutics, and I am not sure I can go there. (Further, I think it is worth noting that I don’t think the anti-academic sounding statement cited by Dave Ripper is directed to this type of issue, but to the general engagement with Scripture.) All this said, I resonate with the challenge of understanding violence in the OT. I have found Matthew Lynch’s works to be of particular value. He challenges us to really slow down and hear what the Scriptures are saying–and in most cases, we will be profoundly surprised. I highly recommend his two books on this: Flood and Fury; and The Portrayal of Violence in the Hebrew Bible. They are technical but written in an erudite and accessible manner (especially flood and fury).

Laura Kasson

I’m a Holy Post plus subscriber … how do I get a digital copy of this book?

Mervin Bitikofer

Thanks so much for this inteview! I too am a recent Willard fanboy - but also, like Skye, would enjoy arguing with him about a thing or two as well. I'm a Holy Post subscriber, obviously, but not at the level that gets me access to this book! And furthermore, upon just trying to purchase this book, I see that all I can do is 'pre-order it'!? As in - it seems to me that not only do the higher level members here get their digital copy, but they're even getting it earlier than the public release? Am I correct about that? Are the higher level Holy Post members already reading their digital copy? Yet another reason to consider bumping up my membership I guess. You all really know how to sell books (and ever-deeper membership!)

The Holy Post
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Yes! IVP gave us early access to the book. If you upgrade you'll be able to start reading the digital copy right away!

Rick Rutter

I just became a HP+ subscriber and wondering how to access the digital copy as well as get the print copy.

Sidney Davies

I moved to the Nashua area a year ago. I often take my mum to her church in Massachusetts, but I will be in Pastor Dave’s congregation this Sunday!

Charlene Crawford

Skye, I appreciated your gentle pushback on the idea that the Bible is accessible to everyone and the frustrations that can lead to. (I'm a big John Walton fan.). Your discussion helped me understand that community is a part of scripture reading. Thanks!

Michellyn

I just signed up for Holy Post Plus because I want this book! How and when do you obtain it (I want to make sure I haven't missed it)?