A Survey of the Old Testament
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (908 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0310280958 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 800 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-05-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Seminary class textbook" according to Ben Burke. Seminary class textbook used by the Southern Baptist seminaries. This was my first seminary textbook! And it is filled with critical and thoughtful analysis of the Old Testament by Andrew Hill and John Walton. I'm in my 6th year of seminary studies and the background that this textbook gave me has helped me immensely with all of my seminary classes since 2011. A Survey of the Old Testament. Murray Eiland said Five Stars. Wonderful presentation of the Bible in the context of other Near Eastern cultures.. "Five Stars" according to Roy E. Hayden. Arrived in good condition and was exactly as advertised.
However, this goal is complicated by the fact that it was transmitted through a very different language and culture from our own. 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. 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. The purpose of studying the Old Testament is to understand God and his redemptive work more fully. For each Old Testament book, the Survey addresses background information, purpose, message, structure, and major themes. 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.. The text is enhanced throughout by maps, photos, timelines, and chart
Krewson . '“I have used Hill and Walton’s A Survey of the Old Testament from the very first edition to the current third edition because students have responded very positively to it and give the textbook a high rating. We find the text informative, concise, and trustworthy with a high view of Scripture and an appreciation for Ancient Near East studies. In addition, the graphics provide our students with photos of biblical landscapes, illuminating charts, and important archaeological discoveries. This is one textbook that our students want to k