Includes bibliographical references and indexes

Who is God? -- How do God's love and God's wrath relate to each other? -- Does God have surprises? -- What does it mean to be human? -- Can we make sense of death and suffering? -- What is sin? -- What is the people of God? (a narrative answer) -- What is the people of God? (an answer in images) -- What is a covenant? -- What is the meaning of sacrifice? -- Why circumcision? -- Should I tithe net or gross? -- Was the Holy Spirit active in First Testament times? -- How does prayer work? -- What is Israel's place in God's purpose? -- Is election fair? -- What is the relationship between creation and salvation? -- How does the First Testament look at other religions? -- Is leadership biblical? -- Is God in the city? -- Does God care about animals? -- What is a family? -- What does the Bible say about women and men? -- 24. What might the Song of Songs do for people? -- How should we think about same-sex relationships?

Theologian John Goldingay explores what the Old Testament has to say about twenty-five questions of the Christian faith, drawing practical applications for today's church. He biblical alternatives to the often polarized positions of Christian debates. --from publisher description