Approaching Christian Scripture Faithfully: Twenty Attempts offers a series of thought-provoking expositions in four categories: Old Testament Essays, New Testament Essays, Essays on the Church, and a Miscellaneous section. Though each essay has been previously published in various contexts, as a unit they model both exegetical skill and faith-building application. Gallagher invites readers to think at a higher level. His loyalty to Scripture is evident. The reader will find Approaching Christian Scripture Faithfully both engaging and challenging.