Friend of God: The Inspiration of Abraham in an Age of Doubt Paperback – 18 Jan. 2024

John Lennox is on a mission to challenge believers, as genuine children of Abraham, to stand firm in their faith empowered to withstand the raging storms of secularism, relativism and outright atheism, looking for the eternal city, for which Abraham looked, as a living vibrant prospect.This substantial volume takes perseverance to read. There is much detail from ancient sources, as well as in depth scrutiny of the Genesis narrative which so many of us have read many times too quickly and without the inquisitive frame of mind needed to recognise and explore the significance of each detail.Being the polymath that he is, Lennox is able to draw together a wide range of learning, so that the reader will consider not only the life of Abraham but much more that is relevant to our life today. Just some examples – Babel, Social Media and societal fragmentation; Evidence based faith; Hearing the voice of God and obedience; the importance of marriage; the place of material wealth; Justification by faith; the old and new covenants.Many have struggled to understand the character of God in the light of the command to Abraham to sacrifice his only son Isaac, and what learning might we draw from it. This section is worth reading many times.A companion study guide will be useful for reflective learning. For groups, a discerning leader might pick the most suitable chapters. None of this is a light or quick read, but application will yield growth and blessing.

It's deep and wide ranging. JCL unpacks the life of Abraham.I got a lot out of it

Very good book to understanding Abraham fairh