God of the Old Testament Exposed

Why Yahweh Cannot Be the Father of Jesus

By: Gert Janse van Rensburg

Narrated by: B Fike

God of the Old Testament Exposed, is highly engaging as it presents compelling arguments suggesting that the Bible was written by fallible humans with specific agendas. It draws parallels between the ancient peoples who became the Israelites and other groups in our modern world. These comparisons help illustrate how a warring people in Bible times might choose a fearsome god to represent them, despite also describing God as loving and compassionate. This presents a contradiction, especially when considering the acts of violence attributed to God throughout the Old Testament, including commands for blood sacrifices and filicide.

The author argues that these stories of blood sacrifice, often overlooked by Christians, reflect the violent histories of the peoples who wrote the original texts of the Old Testament. He compares this to his own history of a fierce people defending themselves as superior to the majority population and stood firm against global criticism. A similar warlike attitude of survival and being the only chosen people helps the listener see why both populations might believe in a fierce god who demands blind loyalty and requires sacrifice as proof of faith.

The author’s personal story guides us through how a community under threat would shape their image of themselves into a fierce rather than peaceful God.

The narrative then shifts to Jesus, questioning the traditional view of blood sacrifices, which challenges conventional Christian teachings presenting Jesus as such a blood sacrifice.

As it is a controversial subject, it is good that the author uses many references to connect listeners to direct sources. This certainly builds trust as does his own story.

In the end, you might feel quite shook-up, as you realized you had not examined, only accepted, the version of God passed down through Sunday school, worship, and holiday gatherings.

Overall, it's a compelling book that challenges established religious beliefs and prompts deep reflection.

©2025 Gert Janse van Rensburg (P)2025 Gert Janse van Rensburg