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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 BookBackgroundOutline of the BookPurpose and MessageStructure and OrganizationMajor ThemesQuestions for Further Study and DiscussionFurther 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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Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Publication date : February 13, 2024
Edition : 4th
Language : English
Print length : 576 pages
ISBN-10 : 0310119561
ISBN-13 : 978-0310119562
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 7.59 x 1.46 x 9.38 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #31,339 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #21 in Old Testament Criticism & Interpretation #55 in Old Testament Commentaries #60 in Old Testament Bible Study (Books)
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Customers find the Old Testament survey book informative, with one review highlighting its rich historical, cultural, and literary context. They consider it a must-have resource, with one customer noting its usefulness for teaching in Bible study classes.
