CASKET Old Testament Bible Timeline Endorsements
"For those who want a fuller and deeper understanding of the riches
of the Old Testament, the first task is to get the big picture and then
to study the full scope of its texts in chronological, geographical,
historical, cultural and literary context. Dr. Kaminski's Old
Testament Timeline is a superb resource with which to begin this
process, though it will also be helpful for those who have read widely
in the Old Testament but who have not seriously looked at these areas
of contextual background. The Timeline is visually appealing,
graphically interesting, easy to follow, focused on what is most important
and it is amazingly rich with respect to Old Testament history and theology.
Master the contents of this excellent resource for biblical study and
you will have a solid foundation upon which to build a lifetime of study
in God's Word."
Dr. Gary Pratico
Professor of Old Testament
Director of the Hebrew Language Program
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
"Most Christians know Old Testament stories,
but very few know the overarching story that it tells. This is no surprise:
it is a huge story, taking place in numerous lands, with different cultures,
over thousands of years. How does one get a handle on it? By using CASKET.
CASKET makes the big story of the Old Testament clear. It is not only memorable
in form, it is also theologically rich and very practical in nature. I
have used it in the seminary classroom and in the church and the response
is always the same: students walking away with an understanding of the
big story of the Old Testament and a deeper love for the Lord of that story."
Dr. Jay Sklar
Associate Professor of Old Testament
Director, ThM Program
Associate Dean of Academics
Covenant Theological Seminary
"In the CasketEmpty Bible
series, Professor Carol Kaminski appropriately reminds us that the Lord
God is a personal God whose loving interaction with his people ultimately
eventuates in the death and resurrection of his son, Jesus Christ. The
acronym, C-A-S-K-E-T, not only serves as a brilliant teaching-learning
method, but also carefully delineates the grace that is intricately woven
throughout God’s redemptive history. Professor Kaminski uniquely invites
readers to engage the Bible by entering and dwelling in the divine drama—where
we inevitably find ourselves in light God’s loving kindness. With great
admiration I wholeheartedly recommend Casket: Old
Testament Timeline for anyone who longs to commune with God
through the pages of the Old Testament."
Dr. S. Steve Kang
Associate Professor of Educational Ministries,
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
"Dr. Carol Kaminski’s innovative CASKET:
Old Testament Timeline is a tested and extremely valuable tool for
anyone seeking to acquire a solid grasp of the Bible’s storyline and key
themes. Many people have reported how much it helped them fit the pieces
together and gain an understanding of the whole Old Testament. I highly
recommend it to students and teachers alike!"
Dr. Roy E. Ciampa,
Associate Professor of New Testament
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
"In today’s academic environment
of Old Testament studies we notice a trend toward over-specialization
which can lead to a complete loss of the 'big picture' of the
Old Testament narrative. Thankfully, there are scholars like Dr. Kaminski,
who has provided us with a great educational tool in the form of CASKET.
Brilliantly simple, yet powerfully comprehensive, I recommend it heartily
to theology students and professional people alike. In fact, it is in
my bag of 'absolute must' materials whenever I travel to teach in Central
and Eastern Europe!"
Dr. Andrzej Turkanik
President, Schloss Mittersill Study Centre, Austria
"The CASKET:
Old Testament Timeline is a
very useful and compact way to introduce students to the storyline of the
Old Testament. It is a helpful resource because its presentation makes
the Old Testament memorable, while at the same time it emphasizes key theological
themes. The acronym CASKET looks forward and vividly reminds students that
the problem of death is solved only through Jesus Christ’s EMPTY tomb (casket)
in the New Testament. I highly recommend this timeline for all students
who desire to have the Old Testament more firmly planted in their hearts
(and minds)."
Dr. Cristian Rata
Assistant Professor of Old Testament
Torch Trinity Graduate School of Theology
Seoul, South Korea