The Sinews of Scripture: A Handbook on Biblical Genealogies

Biblical genealogies do not have to be intimidating.

For many people, coming across a list of unfamiliar names in the Bible serves as a stumbling block. We know it should be important, but are unclear how to make sense of it. In The Sinews of Scripture, Stephen Shaffer demystifies the genealogies of the Bible and provides tools to read the whole Bible well. With chapters on the purpose of genealogies, how to read the Bible, and an exploration of eight different biblical genealogies, this bo...