Reviewed by Jamie Michele for Readers' Favorite
Cdr. George J. Thielemann's The Volume of the Book: Christ Through Scripture presents the Bible as one continuous claim centered on Jesus Christ, stating that the same Word present at creation remains active through every stage of human history. He argues that early promises and covenants are direct steps toward a single arrival where Jesus defines how people stand before God. Thielemann explains that the law establishes a need that Jesus fulfills through His death and resurrection, setting the only basis for forgiveness and access to God. He then follows how this claim moves outward through Peter and Paul, placing responsibility on each individual to respond. The book frames Scripture as one connected account in which origin, human action, and final judgment are all determined by the identity and work of Jesus Christ.
Cdr. George J. Thielemann’s The Volume of the Book is a comprehensive, easy-to-follow book that is clear enough for readers, like myself, who are walking in with very little knowledge, while providing a great deal of new information to those who are better versed. while still teaching clearly. I think that one of the most fascinating parts that readers will appreciate is Thielemann's distinctive approach to genealogies, treating them as a constructed statement that carries meaning across generations and imparting purpose to Scripture that is often read as simple records. Thielemann ties everything he says right back to the Bible. Readers interested in Scripture that's argued as a unified account will find value here, especially those wanting a direct link between early accounts and Christ, making the book significant as a guide to understanding the Bible as one continuous message. Recommended.