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Faculty publication explores book of Exodus

October 2, 2009 by Austin Gwin

Students and faculty have the opportunity to explore the book of Exodus through Dr. Mark Hamilton’s new book, On the Mountain With God, now available in The Campus Store.
“I wrote this as part of my career agenda,” said Hamilton, associate dean of the Graduate School of Theology. “My goal is to help people understand Scripture in an intelligent way.”
Although the book shares its name with this year’s Summit theme, the two are not directly connected; however, Hamilton said the book discusses Exodus much like Summit did.
“My book is a literary and theological read of Exodus,” Hamilton said. “It talks about the major themes in the book like, ‘Who is God?’ and ‘What does it mean to be a good person?’ It’s an adult book that helps people discover that Exodus is the place where the human relationship with God is born.”
On the Mountain with God is Hamilton’s fifth book in seven years. Another of his works found in the Campus Store is The Transforming Word, a commentary on the Bible in one volume.
On the Mountain, like The Transforming Word, is aimed at a “popular” audience, Hamilton said.
“This book is aimed at educated people but not necessarily scholars,” he said. “Both students and adults can read this book.”
Hamilton finished his book in the spring, but it was not released until this month due to lengthy editing and publication process. The ACU Press made the book available in The Campus Store almost immediately following its release.
On the Mountain has received positive feedback so far. Student workers in the Campus Store have noticed the book is doing well.
“I’m sure it has sold well,” said student worker Will Morgan, sophomore accounting major from Longview. “We have had so many Christian books sell due to Summit.”
Those who enjoy Hamilton’s writing can look forward to more books in the future.
“I am always writing,” Hamilton said. “I want to help people and the church understand Scripture. I plan on writing for as long as I live.”

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