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An indispensable guide for exploring the literary, historical, and theological issues behind the Old Testament--now fully updated.The purpose of studying the Old Testament is to understand God and his redemptive work more fully. However, this goal is complicated by the fact that it was transmitted through a very different language and culture from our own.
A Survey of the Old Testament addresses background information, purpose, message, structure, and major themes of the Old Testament to help readers understand its message and relevance.
Chapters introducing each major section of the Old Testament are included, as are chapters dealing with issues of interpretation, hermeneutics, theology, geography, archaeology, history, formation of the Old Testament canon, and the Old Testament's relationship to the New Testament. The fourth edition features a renewed focus on purpose, theology, and message while also providing a more succinct textbook less intimidating to students.
Features included for each book of the Old Testament:
- Writing of the Book
- Background
- Outline of the Book
- Purpose and Message
- Structure and Organization
- Major Themes
- Questions for Further Study and Discussion
- Further Reading
Complete with updated full-color maps, photos, timelines, and charts, the latest edition of this widely acclaimed textbook is a useful and readable tool for students and other readers who wish to better understand the Old Testament and God's redemptive work.
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Andrew E. Hill (PhD, University of Michigan) is professor emeritus of Old Testament studies at Wheaton College in Illinois. He coauthored
Old Testament Today, with John Walton; coedited
The Baker Illustrated Bible Commentary, with Gary M. Burge; and authored
1 and 2 Chronicles in the NIV Application Commentary series; and
Malachi in the Anchor Yale Bible Commentary series. He has contributed to numerous academic journals including,
Hebrew Annual Review,
Journal of Biblical Literature, and
Vetus Testamentum.?
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An indispensable guide for exploring the literary, historical, and theological issues behind the Old Testament.
