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The Opening Up series offers accessible and easy-to-read introductions to the books of the Bible. The commentaries tackle the key issues in each book by introducing the history and context, and by giving an overview of important themes and events. The authors wrestle with the hard questions and navigate through the difficult issues, with a keen eye toward application and relevance for today. The...

The account of David and Goliath is one of the most famous in all literature. This is a tale of might versus right in which the little guy beats up the bully. This story is part of our common culture. When the underdog wins a sporting event or an election, we say that David has defeated Goliath. Sadly, many have misunderstood the significance of David’s encounter with Goliath. For example, there is a children’s Veggie Tales video, Dave and the Giant Pickle, in which
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