Ekkehardt Mueller
Retired, Associate Director of the Biblical Research Institute
Mike Tucker’s book is not a commentary on selected passages of Genesis, but a sermonic and devotional treatment of Gen 1-3, 6-8, 12, 16, 22, 27-28, 32, 37-39, 46-50 with references to the NT. Although quotations are found frequently, they lack references. Readers who expect a careful exposition of biblical passages may be disappointed. On the other hand, it was not the author’s intention to provide an in-depth study of Genesis. Tucker’s main thesis that God is lonely is questionable and does not take sufficiently into account God’s self-sufficiency, transcendence, independence of His creation, and His trinity. It would be better to talk about a God who longs for us, than about a lonely God. Having said this it must be added that overall the book is good and inspiring to read. It calls us to make a decision for the God who loves us so much that he desires to live with us.