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Encountering the Old Testament

A Christian Survey

by Bill T Arnold

Expanding the world and theology of the Old Testament, this 560 page survey is perfect for students and non-students alike.

    • Author

      Bill T Arnold

    • Book Format

      Hardback

    • Publisher

      Baker Publishing Group

    • Published

      September 2015

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    Product Description

    This new edition of a popular evangelical survey of the Old Testament has been thoroughly updated and features a beautiful new interior design. It is lavishly illustrated with four-colour images, maps, and charts and retains the pedagogical features that have made the book so popular:

    - chapter outlines, objectives, and summaries

    - study questions

    - sidebars featuring primary source material, ethical and theological issues, and contemporary applications

    - lists of key terms, people, and places

    - further reading recommendations

    - endnotes and indexes

    Preface to the Third Edition
    Preface to the Second Edition
    To the Professor
    To the Student

    1. What Is the Old Testament and Why Study It?
    2. Where and When Did the Events of the Old Testament Take Place?

    Part 1: Encountering the Pentateuch
    3. Introduction to the Pentateuch: The Birth of God's People
    4. Genesis 1-11: The Prelude to Israel
    5. Genesis 12-50: The Patriarchs: Ancestors of Israel's Faith
    6. Exodus: A Miraculous Escape
    7. Leviticus: Instructions for Holy Living
    8. Numbers: Failure in the Desert
    9. Deuteronomy: Restoring the Covenant

    Part 2: Encountering the Historical Books
    10. Introduction to the Historical Books: The History of Israel's Nationhood
    11. Joshua: Conquest and Division
    12. Judges and Ruth: Israel's Moral Crisis
    13. First Samuel: God Grants a King
    14. Second Samuel: David's Reign
    15. First Kings: The Glory of Solomon and the Beginning of the End
    16. Second Kings: The End of National Israel
    17. First and Second Chronicles: A Look Back
    18. Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther: A Time to Rebuild

    Part 3: Encountering the Poetical Books
    19. Introduction to the Poetical Books: The Literature of God's People
    20. Job: One Man's Search for Justice
    21. Psalms: The Songbook of Ancient Israel
    22. Proverbs: Advice on Living in God's World
    23. Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs: Israelite Faith in Everyday Life

    Part 4: Encountering the Prophets
    24. Introduction to the Prophets: Voices of God's Servants
    25. Isaiah 1-39: Prophet of Judah's Royal Court
    26. Isaiah 40-66: Great Days Are Coming!
    27. Jeremiah 1-20: Struggling with God's Call
    28. Jeremiah 21-52 and Lamentations: Dealing with Disaster
    29. Ezekiel 1-24: Rough Days Are Coming!
    30. Ezekiel 25-48: God Is Planning an Exciting Future!
    31. Daniel: The Kingdom of God--Now and Forever
    32. Hosea, Joel, and Amos: A Call for Repentance and a Promise for Blessing
    33. Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah: God's Plan for the Nations
    34. Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi: Rebuilding a People

    Epilogue: A Final Word

    Glossary
    Indexes

    Specification

    • Author

      Bill T Arnold

    • Book Format

      Hardback

    • Publisher

      Baker Publishing Group

    • Published

      September 2015

    • Edition

      3rd

    • Weight

      1544g

    • Page Count

      560

    • Dimensions

      178 x 234 x 39 mm

    • ISBN

      9780801049538

    • ISBN-10

      0801049539

    • Eden Code

      4335019

    More Information

    • Author/Creator: Bill T Arnold

    • ISBN: 9780801049538

    • Publisher: Baker Publishing Group

    • Release Date: September 2015

    • Weight: 1544g

    • Dimensions: 178 x 234 x 39 mm

    • Eden Code: 4335019


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