Comments on my book
Some encouraging comments on the review edition of my book, just to balance things up a bit! Kelby in the U.S. blogged:
Very recently I was privileged enough to receive an electronic copy of a book penned by Australian graphic designer and theologian Mike Bull. It has been quite a harrowing experience. I’m not even a quarter of the way through the 800-page tome, and I’m already overwhelmed by all the things Bull expects me to internalize. This definitely isn’t armchair theology, folks.
The book in question is titled Totus Christus: A Biblical Theology of the Whole Christ. One of its foundational assertions is that there is a fundamental pattern laid out through the entire Bible–a pattern which his book is modeled on. This pattern is woven throughout all of Scripture, and can help us to understand Biblical structure and idioms…
He also commented to me:
I have just come to a realization that each of the three seven-fold patterns is reflected in Biblical narrative together. While probably obvious to you, this only hit me just now. For example in the Abraham chapter I saw this several times; there were certain points where the Dominion structure stood out, certain points where the days of creation were prominent, and certain points where the feasts shed light. The amazing thing is that they are all bound together and illuminate each other, so that which one is less clear another shines on it and makes it plain. Honestly? I think the book could be longer…
I’m used to browsing theological books; it’s fascinating as I read through yours how my knowledge expands, like a flower budding and then opening up. I go back and re-read an earlier section in the light of what I just read and am amazed. Scripture is truly an astounding piece of work, the depths of which we will never completely understand.
Kelby is blind, but he’s seen what I see in the Bible. Not only has he given some helpful advice on things that need better explanation, he also spotted some typos. Although he did call me a theologian.
Rob in Oz wrote me:
I am about half way through the book. Some parts I have skimmed over and other parts I have re-read 4 or 5 times. I love the section on the tabernacle and John’s Gospel.
It has made me decide to put a bit of effort into relooking at what worship is through the model provided by the temple and tabernacle. Not to go back to OT Worship but to use them as a template to what we should do as Christians when we meet. Recently I have been preaching in churches whose worship time feels very thin and nearly contentless.
So your book has provided some deep food for thought. I showed your book at a ministers’ fellowship group and a couple want to read it once I finish.
I am nearly to the Book of Revelation section and am really looking forward to reading that part.
Thanks, guys, and to the others who have encouraged and offered helpful criticism, especially Dorothy in the U.S.
If you’d like a copy to review, details are here.
