I Will Make of Thee a Great Nation by Val D Greenwood is an inspirational collection of more than 200 Old Testament stories for Christian adults and young adults. The stories take them on a significant journey through the Old Testament—from the Creation until after the return of the Jews from captivity in Babylon. During this journey, the reader will become acquainted with peoples, kings, and prophets as he rediscovers those favorite Bible stories from childhood, along with many other less familiar accounts of faith and devotion. The book―in modern English and a comfortable and reverent writing style―is thorough yet engaging. It is true to the scriptural account and is simple without being simplistic.
I Will Make of Thee a Great Nation is not a substitute for reading the Old Testament; the two should be used together. The whole intent is to help the reader find comfort and enlightenment without being overwhelmed. The book’s study aids―the footnotes, the pronunciation guide, the two indexes, the maps, and the chart of the kings―also help bring the Bible to life and enhance the reader’s understanding