The Serpent in Samuel

“Brian Verrett’s work on the serpent is first-class. He skillfully combines rigorous exegesis with whole-Bible biblical theology.”


—Andy Naselli, Associate Professor of Systematic Theology and New Testament, Bethlehem College & Seminary, Minneapolis





“Verrett combines detailed exegesis of the relevant texts in Samuel with a wide-angle view of the entire Bible in this fascinating study of the serpent. This book shows the promise of a canonical biblical theology that can help us understand both individual books of the Bible as well as an important biblical theme. The reader of this thought-provoking book will be rewarded with new perspectives and a valuable model for a thematic biblical theological study.”


—Charlie Trimm, Associate Professor and Chair of Old Testament, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University





“Verrett has written a detailed defense of an intriguing thesis. He has provided a helpful overview of recent scholarship on the serpent motif in Scripture, both carefully critiquing and often potentially reinforcing the theory.”


—Charles L. Quarles, Research Professor in New Testament and Biblical Theology, Charles Page Chair of Biblical Theology, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary





“Brian Verrett has given his readers much to consider in this book. Regardless of full agreement with Verrett, readers can learn to appreciate his efforts to trace the trajectory of Genesis 3:15 in the biblical canon.”


—Michael B. Shepherd, Associate Professor of Biblical Studies, Cedarville University