Extreme Walking

“In a delightful series of walks through key New Testament themes—like heaven or Messiah or Satan—Tom de Bruin proves to be a highly informed and affable pathfinder. This book is a treasure because it offers, in a wonderful and whimsical way, insight into the New Testament by leading us back to the Jewish air the earliest Christians breathed. That air is never stuffy; it’s fresh and funny and full of fascinating information—making this book perfect for any curious reader, Christian or not, who wants to know the truth about how Christianity came to be.”


—Jack Levison, Chair of Old Testament Interpretation and Biblical Hebrew, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University





“Tom de Bruin takes his readers on an adventurous ‘walk’ through a territory that is virtually unknown to most Bible readers. He is their guide for this exploration of the Judaic religious world that formed the background of the New Testament. In a creative, popularly written, and yet profound way, de Bruin helps the reader to get a better understanding of many aspects of the New Testament. Those who join him on this walk may at times wonder where the author is taking them, but at the end they will conclude that it has been a greatly enriching experience.”


—Reinder Bruinsma, Lecturer and Author