{"product_id":"god-in-the-desert-a-spiritual-theology-of-wilderness-in-the-old-testament-paperback","title":"God in the Desert: A Spiritual Theology of Wilderness in the Old Testament - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNoel Forlini Burt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFind Meaning in the Wilderness through Scripture and Spiritual Practice \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe desert is a place of paradox. In the desert we encounter silence and revelation, hunger and provision, barrenness and abundance, absence of God and intimate awareness of God's presence. The image of wilderness is a key theme in Scripture, from Abraham, Moses, and the prophets to Jesus. And throughout church history, people of faith have found it to be a useful metaphor for the spiritual life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eGod in the Desert\u003c\/i\u003e, Old Testament scholar and spiritual director Noel Forlini Burt explores Old Testament wilderness narratives in conversation with wise voices from throughout church history, bridging the gap between biblical studies and spiritual formation. Journeying through stories such as Hagar, Elijah, and the Israelites at Sinai, each chapter also engages with figures like the desert fathers and mothers, Parker Palmer, Henri Nouwen, Richard Rohr, and Eugene Peterson. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGod in the Desert \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econnects biblical studies and spiritual formation, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etraces the theme of wilderness in the Old Testament and its implications for Christians, and \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecombines scholarly depth with practical and inspiring spiritual reflection. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, you'll walk through key themes and practices in spiritual formation like solitude, rebirth, prayer, spiritual reading, attachment, and how they can nurture the souls of readers today. Connecting biblical texts to her own experiences and those of Christians across time, Forlini Burt unpacks how wilderness can still be a place of transformation as God's people respond to the God of the desert. Whether you're a scholar, student, pastor, or spiritual formation practitioner, you'll find deep engagement with the Scriptures and spiritual wisdom for the Christian life in \u003ci\u003eGod in the Desert\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNoel Forlini Burt (PhD, Drew University) teaches and lectures widely in the intersection of biblical studies and spiritual formation. She is the author of \u003cem\u003eHope in the Wilderness: Spiritual Reflections for When God Feels Far Away\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eEncounters in the Dark: Identity Formation in the Jacob Story\u003c\/em\u003e. She is certified as a spiritual director (Truett Seminary) and in spiritual formation (Upper Room Academy for Spiritual Formation). \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.57 x 8.95 x 6.13 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 14, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52029592240429,"sku":"9781514010303","price":30.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/D2d6drhVb49781514010303.webp?v=1777477629","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/god-in-the-desert-a-spiritual-theology-of-wilderness-in-the-old-testament-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}