“The eighth volume of Valerius Herberger’s The Great Works of God, expounding the Book of Numbers, offers a richly devotional reading of Scripture that is at once profound and remarkably accessible. Moving meditation by meditation, Herberger unfolds the Book of Numbers as a sustained witness to Christ, presenting each passage in vivid, pastoral prose that invites rather than intimidates the reader. His style—warm, direct, and highly aware of history and literature—makes even dense theological reflection approachable for lay Christians, guiding them into a deeper love for Holy Scripture without requiring technical expertise.
“In an age often divided between academic analysis and spiritual reading, Herberger demonstrates that careful interpretation and heartfelt piety belong together. This edition makes a significant early modern voice available to the benefit of pastors preparing sermons, fathers leading home devotions, instructors engaging in classroom lectures, and any Christian who seeks to find Christ in the Book of Numbers.”
Rev. Jacob H. Benson — Assistant Professor of Humanities, Luther Classical College
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*Special thanks to the M.Div. class of 2026 of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, for commissioning the translation of The Great Works of God: The Mysteries of Christ in the Book of Numbers as their class gift.