Ezra / Nehemiah / Esther by McGee, Dr. J. Vernon [Thomas Nelson, 2012] (Paperback) [Paperback]

Thru the Bible #15

by McGee

Ezra / Nehemiah / Esther by McGee, Dr. J. Vernon [Thomas Nelson, 2012] (Paper...

Genres: Christian

Paperback

First published December 28, 1991

Reviews

[Will Norrid · Rating 3 out of 5]

Based off of McGee radio program and therefore personal rather than academic in tone. While perhaps a helpful introduction to the setting of the books, the scholarship is limited and the cultural examples are dated. I find the material accessible, but folksy to the point of discounting major themes. Much focus on application, but even when the principles are solid, the carry over to daily life dated and marked up with many of the trappings of early-mid 20th century fundamentalism. This may not be a reflection on McGee himself, but there is a definite timestamp on this work that, while helpful for background in how the church has viewed these biblical texts, renders it of less current help to today's Bible students.

[Garry Ostendorf]

excellent study guide.

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good study guide to the books of Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther. They are in basically the same time frame and it was helpful to study them one after the other.

[Ron · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sound biblical scholarship but light. Practical but very fundamentalist. About 1960's in outlook, not very useful for today - too narrow. Stories are too narrow and limited, most of the writing is McGee's thoughts and remininisings, very little scholarship. Some useful insights as to the historical settings for these three books. Each chapter is short enough to be a daily devotion.

[Eileen Keir · Rating 2 out of 5]

Didn't care for it

I don't like being addressed as my friend. Some insights were good, others I felt were mere conjecture. I've I to see how !ordeal for example was out of God's will. Disappointed. Always heard good things about this author.