"The Place of God at the Bookends of the Bible is a full and careful consideration of how a multidimensional look at space helps us see what the Bible is doing. It is a fresh way to read the text and proves quite useful in understanding some of the biggest things the Bible is doing."
--Darrell L. Bock, senior research professor of New Testament studies, Dallas Theological Seminary

"In this ambitious book, David Larsen proposes methodological and substantive advances to the biblical and theological discussion on space, place, and Scripture. Attending to the 'bookends of the bible, ' this book builds a case for God's 'grand mission of place-making in the Bible'--the establishment of God's own home, his own permanent dwelling where he will dwell with his family."
--Geoffrey H. Fulkerson, associate professor of philosophy and theology, Dordt University

"At its heart, David W. Larsen's message is that God is a place-maker, and that all humans are made in his place-making image. This vision enlivens what it means to be human, both between and beyond the 'bookends' of Scripture. It invites a reading of the whole Bible for its place-making impetus and provokes readers to seek God-given wisdom and practices to live for Jesus in our actual places."
--Matthew Sleeman, vice-principal, Oak Hill College

"David Larsen has produced a fine, fresh study of the 'bookends' of the biblical canon, Genesis 1-2 and Revelation 21-22, to show the importance of place-making as a theme in Scripture. He engages thoughtfully and imaginatively with these key texts, drawing fruitfully on recent scholarship on place and placiality. His wonderful eye for detail provides a new vision of the role of God and humanity within the created order. Highly recommended!"
--Steve Walton, senior research fellow, Trinity College, Bristol, UK