The Strange and the Sacred: Monsters, Angels, and Symbols of the Old Testament (Taylor Halverson, Ph.D.)
The Old Testament’s most mysterious figures become gateways to clarity in this richly researched, highly readable exploration of biblical monsters, angels, and sacred symbols. From Leviathan and the Nephilim to cherubim, seraphim, and the Ark of the Covenant, Taylor Halverson, Ph.D. unveils the Ancient Near Eastern context and covenant theology behind Scripture’s strange imagery. Each chapter translates puzzling passages into illuminating insight, deepening confidence in the Bible’s coherence and spiritual depth. Perfect for serious readers, teachers, and students, this book reveals how these dramatic symbols proclaim God’s sovereignty, holiness, and redemptive order in ways that transform confusion into understanding.
