Author Michael Whelan sets out "to promote a growing sense of Scripture as revelation in daily living." The author is President of Catholic Theological Union in Sydney, Australia. He views the Bible as an invaluable resource animated by God, events, paradox, and involving stories. Whelan explores a variety of images of God and revels in the conflicted characters of Saul, David, Judas, and Peter. He challenges readers to affirm mystery and to see the church as a pilgrim people. Best of all, he pumps up each chapter with lively illustrative material from the likes of Jane Smiley, Walker Percy, Umberto Eco, and others.