Old Testament Theology
The discipline of Old Testament theology continues to be in flux as diverse approaches vie for dominance. Into the stream Paul R. House sends this student-friendly offering that should prove useful to a wide audience. Following introductory chapters on the history of the discipline and his own method, House discusses the theological emphases of each book in the order of the Hebrew canon. Readers with little prior background will find House's thematic surveys particularly helpful for coming to...
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The Old Testament is profound and fascinating, telling the story of God's creation of the world and all its inhabitants and, after the fateful consequences of human disobedience in the Garden, of God's efforts to reconcile a broken world to himself. But it is not an easy book. Readers today face numerous obstacles.. "Paul House provides a path through these barriers by carefully exploring each Old Testament book, summarizing its content and showing its theological significance within the whole of the Old Testament canon. Students will find House an able guide as they learn to grasp basic biblical content and its theological significance.
Preface71Old Testament Theology: History & Methodology112The God Who Creates (Genesis)583The One God Who Delivers & Instructs (Exodus)874The One God Who Is Holy (Leviticus)1265The God Who Expects Faithfulness (Numbers)1536The God Who Renews the Covenant (Deuteronomy)1697The God Who Gives Rest in the Land (Joshua)1978The God Who Disciplines & Delivers (Judges)2149The God Who Protects, Blesses & Assesses (Samuel)22710The God Whose Word Shapes History (1-2 Kings)24911The God Who Saves (Isaiah)27212The God Who Enforces the Covenant (Jeremiah)29913The God Who Is Present (Ezekiel)32714The God Who Keeps Promises (The Book of the Twelve)34615The God Who Rules (Psalms)40216The God Who Is Worth Serving (Job)42417The God Who Reveals Wisdom (Proverbs)43918The God Who Extends Mercy to the Faithful (Ruth)45519The God Who Oversees Male-Female Sexuality (Song of Solomon)46320The God Who Defines Meaningful Living (Ecclesiastes)47021The God Who Is Righteous & Faithful (Lamentations)48322The God Who Protects the Exiles (Esther)49023The God Who Protects, Discloses & Rules (Daniel)49724The God Who Restores the Remnant to the Land (Ezra - Nehemiah)51225The God Who Elects, Chastens & Restores (1-2 Chronicles)52326The God of the Old Testament: A Summary539AppOld Testament Theology Since 1993548Notes560Bibliography615Subject Index636Author Index642Scripture Index646
