Deeps Where the Elephant May Swim: An African Odyssey through 50 Key Bible Verses
Ebook
-Do you find yourself living superficially from one day to the next?
-Do you seek a deeper understanding of truth, biblical or otherwise?
-Do you doubt the relevance of the Bible in today's modern world?
-Do you really understand what your beliefs are regarding Christianity?
The spread of Christianity is faster in Africa than on any other continent. In African societies, the elephant symbolizes power, strength, faithfulness, and intellect. Deeps Where the Elephant May Swim draws on this image to bring an African flavor to the study of important Bible verses. Contemporary African context, scenes, and stories bring color to the text.
Many people today have ignored or rejected the Bible as outdated and irrelevant to their lives. They find it incompatible with the modern world. This book challenges believers and nonbelievers to delve a little deeper to gain a fuller grasp of well-known and important Scriptures before making decisions that will profoundly affect the way they live their lives.
The material in this book can be used as:
-A starting point of general discussion and conversation
-In-depth Bible study
-A resource for those preparing talks or sermons
-A reference for those still seeking to better understand their place in this world.
Readers of this book--both Christian and non-Christian--will come away with a clearer understanding of their position regarding some of the most well-known verses in the bestselling book of all time.
“When you read Deeps Where the Elephant May Swim, you really have two options before you: devour it all at once or, as they say in response to ‘how do you eat an elephant?’, one bite at a time. Use it for a study guide or daily devotional.”
—Paul Siaki, Anglican priest, Diocese of Johannesburg
“This is a very fine book and one which I commend to all, whether Christian or not. It is very rich in its scriptural insights but goes well beyond ‘head-knowledge’ by challenging its readers to work out in their lives the lessons of each chapter.”
—Peter Harris, author of The Rage Against the Light: Why Christopher Hitchens Was Wrong
- Title: Deeps Where the Elephant May Swim: An African Odyssey through 50 Key Bible Verses
- Author: Gregory Skeen
- Publisher: Resource Publications
- Print Publication Date: 2023
- Logos Release Date: 2023
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781666747416, 9781666747409, 1666747408, 9781666747393, 1666747394, 1666747416
- Resource ID: LLS:9781666747416
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2023-04-16T09:56:38Z
Gregory Skeen holds degrees in theology, civil engineering, and management, and is lay minister and worship leader in his local Anglican church in Johannesburg, South Africa.
He has ministered for many years to inmates in medium and maximum security prisons in Johannesburg. Born in South Africa, he has spent extensive time in various countries on the African continent for work or leisure-related activities. Greg lives with his wife, two children, and three dogs in Johannesburg and enjoys road running, playing electric and acoustic guitar, and writing.