002. How to Read the Old Testament (and Still Have Faith) ft. Tremper Longman
About this episode
John Ortberg and Tremper Longman III discuss the challenging aspects of the Old Testament and the importance of engaging with difficult questions of faith.
What do we do with a God who commands violence, permits slavery, and seems to change his mind? Tremper Longman III — one of the most prolific and trusted Old Testament scholars of his generation — joins John for a conversation about the parts of Scripture that trouble us most, and why sitting with that trouble might be more formative than explaining it away. AMA Opportunity: Leave us a review ahead of our launch for a chance to ask John a question on an upcoming episode. Here's how: fol...
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