Reading the Old Testament Anew
Reading the Old Testament Anew

Author: John Kaltner

Publisher: Anselm Academic Christian Brothers Pub.

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781599827742

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"The Bible is utterly unique. Compiled by different authors over the span of more than a thousand years, it offers a mix of myth, poetry, biography, history, and other literary genres, all with the purpose of providing insights on incredibly diverse topic and themes. For centuries the Bible has influenced and shaped understandings of the world or Christians and non-Christians alike - often without our even knowing it! In 'Reading the Old Testament Anew,' John Kaltner presents an accessible overview of contemporary biblical scholarship as it relates to timely themes for today's classroom. Chief among these are creation covenant, liberation, the human condition, the marginalized "other," and social justice. Chapter by chapter, these six themes are unpacked through careful observation and scholarly insight, followed by questions for discussion and reflection. Using real-world connections, pertinent artwork, informative and thought-provoking sidebars, and a robust bibliography, 'Reading the Old Testament Anew' is the perfect guide for exploring the ancient context and modern relevance of the Bible as it relates to some of today's most pressing themes" -- Publisher description.

Old Testament Theology for Christians
Old Testament Theology for Christians

Author: John H. Walton

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2017-11-21

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 0830889043

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The Old Testament was written for us, but not to us. Inviting us to leave our modern Christian preconceptions behind, John Walton contends that we will only grasp the Old Testament’s theology when we are immersed in its Ancient Near Eastern context, being guided by what the ancient authors intended as they wrote within their cognitive environment.

The Problem of the Old Testament
The Problem of the Old Testament

Author: Duane A. Garrett

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2020-12-01

Total Pages: 412

ISBN-13: 0830843779

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Christians throughout church history have struggled with the Old Testament—defining it, interpreting it, and reconciling it with the New Testament. In this thorough, accessible work, Duane A. Garrett surveys three primary methods Christians have used to handle the Old Testament, offering a way forward that is faithful to the text and to the Christian faith.

Encountering Ancient Voices
Encountering Ancient Voices

Author: Corrine L. Carvalho

Publisher: Saint Mary's Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 506

ISBN-13: 088489911X

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Designed to get students to read the Bible for themselves, this introduction to and overview of the Old Testament draws on the most recent research on the Hebrew scriptures to outline the historical, social, and cultural contexts out of which the biblical texts were produced.--From publisher description.

Anselm Companion to the Old Testament
Anselm Companion to the Old Testament

Author: Corrine L. Carvalho

Publisher: Anselm Academic Christian Brothers Pub.

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781599826257

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Filled with accessible and well-researched essays by leading biblical scholars, Anselm Companion to the Old Testament is a contemporary resource for academic study of the Old Testament. TOPICS INCLUDE: *Bible Translations *Methods of Biblical Interpretation *Geography and Archaeology *The Social World and Religions of Ancient Israel *Introduction to the Wisdom Literature *Jewish Biblical Interpretation

Themes and Transformations in Old Testament Prophecy
Themes and Transformations in Old Testament Prophecy

Author: Samuel A. Meier

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2014-08-15

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 083089845X

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We meet the prophets of Israel in our own time and in one place--Scripture. So it might seem odd to consider that they are not all the same, these voices from "back then." In fact, the prophets inhabited a time span of hundreds of years and faced events that on their own terms were more convulsive than our 9/11. They were not uniform in their language, their concerns, their personalities, their remedies or their visions of the future. In this book, Sam Meier explores some recurring themes and features--such as angels, writing, miracles, the future and kingmaking--all with an eye on their transformation over time. And the defining event in this transformation turns out to be the great convulsive event of the story of Israel, the defeat and exile of the kingdom of Judah. Themes and Transformations in Old Testament Prophecy is a book that goes beyond the standard introductions to the prophets. Yet it does so in a way that will inform and intrigue beginning students and anyone curious about the prophets of Israel.

The Back Door Introduction to the Bible
The Back Door Introduction to the Bible

Author: John Kaltner

Publisher: Anselm Academic

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 9781599820897

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The Bible's influence on Western culture is profound: its stories are referenced in commerce, the arts, and beyond. Know the stories, and you understand the allusion in a commercial, a painting, or a movie. Living in the Western world, once cannot be culturally literate without knowing something about the Bible. A product of a very different world, the Bible can be hard to read and difficult to understand. In explaining the customs and social mores of the time, the authors take the reader to a level of understanding where the real significance of a story is more clearly revealed.--

Windows Into Old Testament History
Windows Into Old Testament History

Author: V. Philips Long

Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 9780802839626

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A team of international authors builds a case for a positive appraisal of biblical Israel. Approaching the authenticity of Scripture from several angles--philosophical, archaeological, and literary--the contributors attack the issues involved in this controversial area.

Understanding the Bible
Understanding the Bible

Author: Jerry Ruff, Sr.

Publisher: Saint Mary's Press

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 0884898520

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Understanding the Bible: A Guide to Reading the Scriptures will inform your reading and enrich your understanding of the Bible from historical, literary, and faith perspectives. It is ideal for use regardless of your background, your beliefs, your questions, or the Bible translation you are reading. Inside are articles that explore the Bible in its faith, historical, and cultural contexts. The Bible is looked at as literature too--its genres and literary forms. There are articles introducing the Old and New Testaments, specifically the Pentateuch, the Historical Books, the Wisdom and Poetry Books, the Prophets, the Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles, the Letters, and Revelation. The history and differences of translations are discussed, and other tools to help you unlock the Bible are introduced. Additional aids include maps, charts, a timeline, and a glossary. Together these aids further investigate the Bible and the world in which it was written, as well as the progression of scholarship that helps us understand the Bible today.