Publisher's Synopsis
This book examines God's revelation in the Bible and searches for a narrative that explains God's plan and intention for humanity. God's original covenant with ancient Israel was meant to create a model nation based on strict monotheism and full obedience to His moral law, but this did not happen. The history of ancient Israel at various stages of its development will be studied in detail. This will include the early history after Israel received the ten commandments; Israel's attempts to conquer and settle in the promised land under God's guidance; the emergence of kings and kingdoms; unintended messianic expectations; and unplanned temple-worship. The Jewish history diverged from that which God planned in the original covenant and took a highly destructive course.
The author argues that the biblical narrative indicates that there is a malignancy in human souls (Jews and gentiles) which prevents humans from being strictly monotheists and obeying God's moral law. For as long as this malignancy remains in the human soul, the human relationship with God will fail. Thankfully, redemption in the person of Jesus Christ will resolve this problem and bring human destiny into line with what God has intended. Current world events are moving decisively towards a cataclysmic end from which a false messiah will emerge on the scene, bringing human history to its conclusion.
