Shepherds After My Own Heart: Pastoral Traditions and Leadership in the Bible (Volume 20) (New Studies in Biblical Theology)

I highly recommend Shepherds After My Own Heart, by Tim Laniak, for those serving in ministerial positions and/or interested in the biblical theology of the shepherd/sheep/flock metaphor found throughout the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. I also recommend this book for anyone interested in the study of leadership, Christian or otherwise.Dr. Tim Laniak is an OT/Hebrew Professor at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. His book represents an exhaustive study of the shepherd motif/metaphor in the Old and New Testaments, as well as ancient near eastern cultures.The analogies of a shepherd, undershepherds, sheep, goats, rams, ewes, and lambs provides a rich medium in which to help communicate the biblical theologies of 1) leadership, 2) the sacrificial care and concern of God for His people, 3) the visible church, 4) church discipline, 5) the role of human ministers, 6) the saving work of Christ, and 7) eschatology and judgment.The book is written to accommodate both the common laity as well as advanced biblical scholars. Someone with little or no knowledge of the Bible will appreciate it, as well as the Biblical language expert.In addition to its "standalone" value, the book has an advanced bibliography and detailed indexes to serve as a reference text for exegesis and sermon preparation.

Wonderful view of the Christ as shepherd metaphor. Good review for all those who would take on the title of under-shepherd in Christ's church.

Overall a very Biblically sound book. Four star rating given because as one gets into the middle and end of the book, much of the material seems to drift from the main purpose of the book.

Laniak leaves no stone unturned. He fills out from all of Scripture what it means to shepherd the flock of God.

Had to read for a course I was taking. It is tremendous. While it may be more in-depth than some might want, it is worth the read.

Leadership in scripture is more complicated than “act likeJesus.” Read this book to find out why that is so.Great read!

Very good read. Good info for shepherds and others in leadership. The biblical foundation was superb!

best book i've read in a long time

This was a stimulating study and rich exploration into the Biblical theme of shepherds and The Shepherd in the Scriptures.Laniak carefully and adroitly unpacked the theme of God as Shepherd of his people throughout the Bible. He judiciously highlights how the theme of Shepherd is prevalent in the wilderness and (second) exodus passages, especially in how the Prophets appropriate the theme to interpret God's dealing with his people. This book should enrich and deepen your understanding of the Bible and its own coherent narrative and progressive revelation.A few asides. The description, in the introduction, of Biblical Theology is one of the best that I have ever read. The concluding chapter on what this means for leadership in the church was fantastic but brief and left me wanting much more.I'll be surprised if I read a better Biblical Theology book this year.

perfect thanks. Quick dispatch

very helpful,enjoyable