Honestly I had issues finishing this book, I may have to reread it at a later date because Honestly I have a ton of chaos in my life. Maybe that’s why I’m struggling with the books. I mean I get it in some ways.

Definitely a unique angle to tackle this topic from. Lots to think about from this one.

(I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review)

Crushing Chaos is, for me, a paradigm shifter of a book... To a point. I've been reading other books on the belief systems of the ANE: Bad Moon Rising being one and to say that seeing the supernatural (and supernatural battles between gods) as everyday is an understatement.

Mr Arango explains that most other 'gods' brought chaos and Yahweh brought order; it's a thrill because it clarifies part of my mission as a Christian. Even the idea that we are images or image bearers in the temple of GOD is fascinating, and helpful.

However, his insistence on seeing so many examples of scriptural places as temples doesn't quite work for me. Don't get me wrong, Temple language fills the life of Jesus and probably that of many other cultures. But he stretches his butter over too much bread. I had a couple of examples but the one I remember now is his comparison of the ark door with a temple door and the fact that it's measurements were given in cubits (like the temple instructions) associates it with a symbolic temple.

Cubits were a common standard of measurement. I don't see how quoting measurements gives you reasonable inference.

I do wish there was more in here about chaos monsters. But there are other books for this.

Overall, the book adds useful nuances and new perspectives. I love it for this.