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“Marked by T. Desmond Alexander’s typically careful scholarship
and sound exegesis, The City of God and the Goal of Creation is a
beautiful work of biblical theology that sets forth how the
narrative of Scripture culminates with the New Jerusalem, where
God’s people will enjoy a life of fellowship with God. Get this
book for yourself and get it for others too.”
―L. Michael Morales, Professor of Biblical Studies, Greenville
Presbyterian Theological Seminary; author, The Tabernacle
Pre-Figured and Who Shall Ascend the ain of the Lord?;
editor, Cult and Cosmos: Tilting toward a Temple-Centered
Theology
“At a time when worldwide urbanization―the movement of people
from country to city―is at full flood, many think of cities not
only as centers of jobs, culture, and government, but as
sinkholes of iniquity. This interesting book competently
introduces us to the theme of city in the Bible, tracing out its
trajectory through Scripture and its promise for the future, and
takes us finally to the New Jerusalem from which sin and all its
effects are forever banished.”
―D. A. Carson, Emeritus Professor of New Testament, Trinity
Evangelical Divinity School; Cofounder, The Gospel Coalition
“This fascinating short study provides a splendid overview of the
Bible’s teaching on the city of God, tracing its early beginnings
in the garden of Eden and following it all the way to its
culmination in the New Jerusalem. This is biblical theology at
its best. A magnificent study!”
―Andreas J. Köstenberger, Director, Center for Biblical Studies
and Research; Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology,
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Founder, Biblical
Foundations
“Readers are helped to grasp not only the significance of a key
biblical topic but also how Scripture contains a coherent
storyline and consistent message. Filled with numerous
theological ins, this is a must-read for anyone looking for
an informed and reliable discussion.”
―Paul Williamson, Lecturer in Old Testament, Moore Theological
College, Sydney, Australia; author, Sealed with an Oath and Death
and the Afterlife
“New believers trying to make sense of Scripture for the first
time, as well as believers who have studied the Bible for
decades, will find in and encouragement in these pages. The
City of God and the Goal of Creation is a feast for those who
love the Word of God.”
―Keith A. Mathison, Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformation
Bible College; author, From Age to Age; Given for You; and The
Shape of Sola Scriptura
“Alexander has achieved something marvelous here: many who study
the big picture are skimpy on the details, while many who focus
on the details miss out on the big picture―but here we have
someone knowledgeable, thoughtful, judicious, and persuasive on
the details and the big storyline.”
―C. John Collins, Professor of Old Testament, Covenant
Theological Seminary
“This book brings together an astonishing number of Bible
passages into a clear and coherent overview of the great
narrative of the Bible.”
―Douglas J. Moo, Kenneth T. Wessner Chair of Biblical Studies,
Wheaton College; Chair, Committee on Bible Translation for the
NIV
“The city of God is a central biblical theme, and T. Desmond
Alexander masterfully guides us as he follows the theme from
Genesis to Revelation. His study is a marvelous demonstration of
the coherence of the Bible’s message. I enthusiastically
recommend this book to all Christians.”
―Tremper Longman III, Distinguished Scholar and Professor
Emeritus of Biblical Studies, Westmont College; author,
Confronting Old Testament Controversies
“I love this book! It may be short, but it packs a big punch. It
is a book to savor―small in size, but bursting with biblical
ins.”
―Jason C. Meyer, Pastor for Preaching and Vision, Bethlehem
Baptist Church, Minneapolis
“Despite the depressing state of the world, T. Desmond
Alexander’s biblical theology of Jerusalem provides a biblical
basis for hope for the future. This is an irenic, fair, and
easily accessible study of Jerusalem, the city of God.”
―Michael Rydelnik, Professor of Jewish Studies and Bible, Moody
Bible Institute; Host and Bible Teacher, Open Line with Dr.
Michael Rydelnik, Moody Radio
“We are seeking the city that is to come, and there is no one I
would rather read on the topic than T. Desmond Alexander. Read
this book, then buy a stack of copies to give away.”
―James M. Hamilton Jr., Professor of Biblical Theology, The
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; author, God’s Glory in
Salvation through Judgment
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About the Author
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T. Desmond Alexander (PhD, The Queen’s University of Belfast) is
senior lecturer in biblical studies and director of postgraduate
studies at Union Theological College in Belfast. Alexander is the
chairman of the Tyndale Fellowship for Biblical and Theological
Research, served as coeditor of The New Dictionary of Biblical
Theology, and has written many volumes in the area of biblical
theology. T. D. is married to Anne, and they have two adult
children.
Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies, Union Theological College,
Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
Dane C. Ortlund (PhD, Wheaton College) is chief publishing
officer and Bible publisher at Crossway. He serves as an editor
for the Knowing the Bible series and the Short Studies in
Biblical Theology series, and is the author of several books,
including Gentle and Lowly and Edwards on the Christian Life.
He is an elder at Naperville Presbyterian Church in Naperville,
Illinois. Dane lives with his wife, Stacey, and their five
children in Wheaton, Illinois.
Executive Vice President of Bible Publishing and Bible Publisher,
Crossway
Miles V. Van Pelt (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary) is the Alan Belcher Professor of Old Testament and
Biblical Languages, academic dean, and director of the Summer
Institute for Biblical Languages at Reformed Theological
Seminary, Jackson. He also serves on the pastoral staff of Grace
Reformed Church in Madison, Mississippi. He and his wife, Laurie,
have four children.
Alan Belcher Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages
and Academic Dean, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson
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