Samuel WhitakerSamuel Whitaker is the author of The Bible for Modern Life series, a book-by-book guide to the Scriptures written for thoughtful modern readers. The series grows out of a conviction that the books of the Bible reward careful, sustained attention-thatunderstanding their historical setting, literary structure, and central themes opens them up in ways that isolated verses cannot.Whitaker writes for readers who want more than a surface acquaintance with the biblical text but who are not specialists: students, study groups, and anyone seeking to engage Scripture with the seriousness it deserves. His approach favors clarity over jargon and depth over novelty, drawing on historical scholarship and close reading to illuminate what each book meant in its original context and how its message continues to speak today.He writes under the Ascent Press imprint. Read More Read Less