Old Testament Survey: The Message, Form, and Background of the Old Testament
This standard textbook on the background, content, and message of the Old Testament is now thoroughly revised and updated and takes full account of new research in the field of Old Testament studies. This second edition features a new chapter on archaeology and the Old Testament by Robert E. Cooley, and other key chapters have been updated and expanded by leading scholars in the field of biblical studies—Leslie C. Allen, John E. Hartley, Robert L. Hubbard Jr., William B. Nelson Jr., Nancy...
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Since its publication in 1982, Old Testament Survey has served as the standard textbook on the background, content, literary quality, and message of the Old Testament. The second edition of this excellent work has been thoroughly revised and updated to take into account new research in the field of Old Testament studies. The book now also includes important new contributions from six leading biblical studies scholars: Leslie C. Allen, James R. Battenfield, John E. Hartley, Robert L. Hubbard Jr., John E. McKenna, and William B. Nelson Jr. Reflecting the best of evangelical scholarship, Old Testament Survey provides a comprehensive study of the nature and contents of each of the thirty-nine books of the Old Testament and also considers the historical data and theological themes relevant to the Hebrew Scriptures. Part 1 covers the five books of the Pentateuch. Part 2 studies the books of the Prophets, with special consideration given to the birth and history of Israel's monarchy, the role of prophets and prophecy, and the nature of Hebrew poetry. Part 3 examines the Writings, including a special study of wisdom literature in general. Part 4, which has been relocated from the front of the book to the back, contains studies of various background themes necessary for understanding the Old Testament: "The Authority of the Old Testament for Christians," "Revelation and Inspiration," "The Concept of Canon," "Formation of the Old Testament," "Geography," "The Chronological Puzzle," "Archaeology," and "Messianic Prophecy." All of the revisions and enhancements undertaken in this volume will make Old Testament Survey even more serviceable for college and seminary use as well as for study by scholars, pastors, and interested lay readers. Religious Studies Review A thoroughly up-to-date introduction for evangelically oriented seminary and college students.... The volume is filled with photographs, maps, charts, etc., that will prove extremely useful to the student.... Extensive bibliographies and notes lead the reader into scholarly discussion.
Part One: The TorahThe Pentateuch Genesis: Primeval Prologue Genesis: Patriarchal History Exodus: Historical Background Exodus: Message Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Part Two: The Prophets The Former Prophets Joshua Judges Birth of the Monarchy (1 Sam. 1:1-2 Sam. 5:10) Israel's Golden Age: David and Solomon (2 Sam. 5:11-1 Kgs. 11:43) Divided Monarchy (1 Kgs. 12:1-2 Kgs. 18:12) Judah Alone (2 Kgs. 18-25) Prophets and Prophecy Hebrew Poetry Amos Hosea Micah Isaiah: Background Isaiah: Message Zephaniah, Nahum, and Habakkuk Jeremiah Ezekiel Obadiah and Joel Jonah Haggai Zechariah Malachi Part Three: The Writings Introduction to the Writings Psalms Wisdom Literature Proverbs Job Ecclesiastes The Song of Songs Ruth Lamentations The Scroll of Esther The Chronicler's Perspective Ezra-Nehemiah Daniel Part Four: The Background The Authority of the Old Testament for Christians Revelation and Inspiration The Concept of Canon Formation of the Old Testament Geography The Chronological Puzzle Archaeology Messianic Prophecy Abbreviations For Further Reading General Bibliography Endnotes Indexes
\ Religious Studies ReviewA thoroughly up-to-date introduction for evangelically oriented seminary and college students.... The volume is filled with photographs, maps, charts, etc., that will prove extremely useful to the student.... Extensive bibliographies and notes lead the reader into scholarly discussion.\ \
