Insightful Survey of the Old Testament by John H. Walton and Andrew E. Hill 2009 Hardcover

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Publisher: Zondervan Dewey Edition: 21 ISBN-13: 9780310280958 Illustrator: Yes Dewey Decimal: 221.6/1 Author: John H. Walton, Andrew E. Hill Number of Pages: 800 Pages LCCN: 2009-502151 brand: Zondervan Format: Hardcover Item Length: 9.4 in Language: English ISBN-10: 0310280958 Item Height: 2.2 in Genre: Religion Edition: 3 Edition Description: New Edition,Special Number of Volumes: 1 vol. Item Width: 7.7 in LC Classification Number: BS1140.2.H54 2009 gtin13: 9780310280958 Topic: Biblical Commentary / Old Testament, Biblical Studies / Old Testament, Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / Old Testament Item Weight: 79.2 Oz Book Title: Survey of the Old Testament Synopsis: An indispensable guide for exploring the literary, historical, and theological issues behind the Old Testament. 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. 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 full-color maps, photos, timelines, and charts, this widely acclaimed textbook is a useful and readable tool for undergraduate students and other readers who wish to better understand the Old Testament and God's redemptive work., 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 provides an indispensable guide for undergraduate students and other readers by exploring the literary, historical, and theological issues behind the Old Testament and its various books.For each Old Testament book, the Survey addresses background information, purpose, message, structure, and major themes. Chapters introducing each major section of the Old Testament are included, as are chapters dealing with issues of interpretation, geography, archaeology, history, formation of the Old Testament canon, and the Old Testament's relationship to the New Testament. The text is enhanced throughout by maps, photos, timelines, and charts. This full-color third edition of a widely acclaimed textbook has been expanded and redesigned in both text and graphical elements, making it even more beneficial., This widely acclaimed textbook, newly expanded and redesigned, helps readers better understand the Old Testament (and the God it reveals) by exploring the literary, historical, and theological issues behind it and behind each of its books. Helpful maps, photos, timelines, and charts now in full color. Intended Audience: Trade Publication Year: 2009