God the Leader: A Journey through the Old Testament

by Kathleen M. Rochester

Publisher:

Wipf and Stock

, 2020

Overview

What kind of a leader is God? Is he a benevolent Santa Claus? Or is he really a narcissist? Is his leadership centered on law enforcement? Or is his priority focused on relationships? Is his interest in nations and systems? Or is he personally alongside the mistreated and oppressed? Is he a leader of armies? Or is he a leader of peace? These and many other questions about God’s character and leadership are in the back (if not the front) of many people’s minds--questions especially about the God of the Old Testament, who is often painted very differently from the God of the New Testament. Our image of God as leader is highly likely to influence how we act when we are leaders--whether as parents, bosses, teachers, politicians, or leaders of any group, small or large. This book assists us in observing God’s leadership through the varied contours of the Old Testament journey and offers human illustrations of leadership, both positive and negative, to help us in our reflections.

Key Features

• Assists us in observing God’s leadership.
• Offers human illustrations of leadership.
• Presents the Bible interpretation in easy and lively language.

Praise for the Print Edition

This book is a delight to read. Masking profound scholarship, Kathleen Rochester journeys through the Old Testament with a light touch. I wondered whether the lens of ‘God the leader’ would be sufficient to encompass the story. But it was. I’m amazed at the range of issues introduced, whilst firmly tracking the main message. It has much to teach both leaders and followers, whether familiar or unfamiliar with the OT.

—Derek Tidball, author of Lead Like Joshua

Jesus said less about sex than about money and less about money than about power. How does God use his power and how does he want us to use ours? That is the all-important subject of this engaging book, written con brio. I recommend it very warmly.

—Stephen Ortiger, OSB, Emeritus Abbot of Worth Abbey, England

Kathleen Rochester has crafted an extraordinary book. She takes us through the entire Old Testament hunting for a critical truth: how does God give leadership to his people? Reading this fine book will provide a way of relating to people, organizations, churches, and businesses that is truly life-giving. It would make a fascinating Bible study for people in small groups. I commend it heartily.

—R. Paul Stevens, Professor Emeritus, Marketplace Theology, Regent College

Product Details

• Title: God the Leader: A Journey through the Old Testament
• Author: Kathleen M. Rochester
• Publisher: Wipf and Stock
• Print Publication Date: 2020
• Pages: 238
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• ISBNs: 9781498239806, 1498239803
• Resource ID: LLS:GDLDRJRLDTSTMNT
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2023-01-17T20:14:27Z

About Kathleen M. Rochester

Kathleen M. Rochester is an Australian who currently teaches Old Testament in the Asia Pacific Theological Seminary, Philippines, as well as in several other countries. She also tutors post-graduate students for the Greenwich School of Theology, UK, and North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa. Her teaching and ministry experience extends over five continents. She and her husband Stuart, who teaches New Testament, make their home base in Tasmania, near their four children and six grandchildren.