God's Shalom Project: An engaging look at the Bible's sweeping story

by Bernhard Ott

Published in cooperation with the Mennonite World Conference, selected for its Global Anabaptist Mennonite Shelf of Literature. It’s a helpful resource for home fellowship groups, Bible study, groups, Sunday school classes, and personal Bible study.

The author sees God as a gracious parent, intent on a restored relationship with humans. It is that ongoing effort which Ott calls the Shalom Project. Ott believes that "God wants a Shalom people," a community of the faithful who together love God and each other, and then live in the world within that strength. Chapters

Here the heart of the Bible’s message is opened for the reader, and yet ideas are not over-simplified. Even readers familiar with the Bible will gain a deeper appreciation for the word and deeds of God.

141 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2004

Reviews

[Noemi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ott describes God's mission in a very practical way! Centering around the word "shalom," he concisely explains abstract Bible stories with clarity and passion. I recommend it to those seeking an explanation of the Gospel. Though I do not agree with everything he writes (like subsitutionary atonement), I agree with and want to use his picture of "shalom."