This is a compelling post that is making me think. I've started reading Kenneth Bailey's Jacob and the Prodigal. Bailey's premise is the Jesus is reimaging the story of Jacob. Bailey is quite the scholar and an excellent communicator. I'm expecting a deep experience. Are you familiar with this book?
Thanks! I'm not familiar with that, but will check it out. I know Bailey only from Richard Bauckham's reference to his writings in Jesus and the Eyewitnesses, but that's a compelling argument for reading his other work!
Have not read Elah, but I have read No Country. I’m not sure “enjoy” is the right word for a book like that, but I think it’s very very good. The last chapter is excellent and I was really pleased they kept it for the movie.
I had been reading 1 Samuel 17 and came across the Valley of Elah. In typical internet "random" searching, I looked up the movie In the Valley of Elah and then No Country for Old Men. I have not seen these movies because I was probably too squeamish! So, I read some reviews and viewed quite a few YouTube videos about them. Also read about Cormac McCarthy - who was an "interesting" fellow. When I read your post today, I felt that some of the themes you referenced were similar to those in these two books and movies. Consequently, at some point in the distant future I may add these books to my already too lengthy book list. It would be interesting to hear you compare and contrast the "messages" in these two books to a (or your) Biblical world-life view.
This is a compelling post that is making me think. I've started reading Kenneth Bailey's Jacob and the Prodigal. Bailey's premise is the Jesus is reimaging the story of Jacob. Bailey is quite the scholar and an excellent communicator. I'm expecting a deep experience. Are you familiar with this book?
Thanks! I'm not familiar with that, but will check it out. I know Bailey only from Richard Bauckham's reference to his writings in Jesus and the Eyewitnesses, but that's a compelling argument for reading his other work!
Such a great amount of food for thought Jack, and rereading will be very worth while. Thank you
Question: Have you read In The Valley Of Elah or No Country For Old Men? If so, what did you think of them?
Have not read Elah, but I have read No Country. I’m not sure “enjoy” is the right word for a book like that, but I think it’s very very good. The last chapter is excellent and I was really pleased they kept it for the movie.
I had been reading 1 Samuel 17 and came across the Valley of Elah. In typical internet "random" searching, I looked up the movie In the Valley of Elah and then No Country for Old Men. I have not seen these movies because I was probably too squeamish! So, I read some reviews and viewed quite a few YouTube videos about them. Also read about Cormac McCarthy - who was an "interesting" fellow. When I read your post today, I felt that some of the themes you referenced were similar to those in these two books and movies. Consequently, at some point in the distant future I may add these books to my already too lengthy book list. It would be interesting to hear you compare and contrast the "messages" in these two books to a (or your) Biblical world-life view.