An Introduction to the Old Testament

An Introduction to the Old Testament

Author: Walter Brueggemann

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Published: 2003-11-30

Total Pages: 450

ISBN-13: 1611643937

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In this book Walter Brueggemann, America's premier biblical theologian, introduces the reader to the broad theological scope and chronological sweep of the Old Testament. He covers every book of the Old Testament in the order in which it appears in the Hebrew Bible and treats the most important issues and methods in contemporary interpretation of the Old Testament--literary, historical, and theological.


Introducing the Old Testament

Introducing the Old Testament

Author: R. J. Coggins

Publisher: Oxford University Press on Demand

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 9780198700630

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Richard Coggins has made an excellent introduction to modern study of the Old Testament even better in the second edition of his 'Introducing the Old Testament'.Richard Coggins has made an excellent introduction to modern study of the Old Testament even better in the second edition of his Introducing the Old Testament sThis volume not only introduces the Old Testament from the traditional 'historical-critical' perspective, but also considers sociological and anthropological, feminist and liberation perspectives, and literary criticism. In this new edition, Coggins looks again at key issues in the light of recent scholarly developments, addressing contemporary debate on historical questions, radical developments in the field of archaeology, and considering women's readings in a separate chapter.


An Introduction to the Old Testament

An Introduction to the Old Testament

Author: Tremper Longman III

Publisher: Zondervan Academic

Published: 2009-05-26

Total Pages: 529

ISBN-13: 0310539625

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An upper-level introduction to the Old Testament that offers students a thorough understanding of three key issues: historical background, literary analysis, and theological message. This second edition of An Introduction to the Old Testament integrates recent developments in Old Testament scholarship. It has many distinctive features that set it apart from other introductions to the Old Testament: It's committed to a theologically evangelical perspective. Emphasizes "special introduction"—the study of individual books. Interacts in an irenic spirit with the historical-critical method. Features points of research history and representative scholars rather than an exhaustive treatment of past scholarship. Deals with the meaning of each book, not in isolation but in a canonical context. Probes the meaning of each book in the setting of its culture. Including callouts, charts, and graphs, An Introduction to the Old Testament is written with an eye to understanding the nature of Old Testament historiography. Perfect for seminary students, professors, and Bible teachers and ministry leaders, as well as anyone looking for an in-depth and balanced approach to Old Testament study.


The Bible

The Bible

Author: Jerry L. Sumney

Publisher: Fortress Press

Published: 2021-01-05

Total Pages: 478

ISBN-13: 1506466796

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What is the Bible? How did it get to us? Why are translations so different? And what influence has the Bible had on culture? From its very first pages, The Bible: An Introduction, Third Edition, offers clear answers to the most basic questions that first-time students and curious inquirers bring to the Bible. Without presuming either prior knowledge of the Bible or a particular attitude toward it, Jerry L. Sumney uses straightforward language to lead the reader on an exploration of the Bible's contents and the history of its writings, showing how critical methods help readers understand what they find in the Bible. Filled with maps, charts, illustrations, and color photographs to enhance the student's experience with the text. This third edition offers a number of revisions and a new section on the deuterocanonical books. Neither polemical nor apologetic, The Bible presents the biblical writings as the efforts of men and women in the past to understand their lives and their world in light of the ways they understood the divine.


An Introduction to New Testament Christology

An Introduction to New Testament Christology

Author: Raymond Edward Brown

Publisher: Paulist Press

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 9780809135165

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Examines "christology's"--Or evaluations of Jesus' identity and divinity--based upon his words, his public ministry, and the Resurrection.


Reading the New Testament

Reading the New Testament

Author: Pheme Perkins

Publisher: Paulist Press

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 9780809129393

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Discusses the history and nature of the New Testament, provides outlines of each book and information on archaeological discoveries, and shares an interpretation of the Scriptures.


Old Testament Wisdom

Old Testament Wisdom

Author: James L. Crenshaw

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Published: 1998-01-01

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 9780664254629

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When Old Testament Wisdom appeared in 1981, new perspectives on biblical theology, an increasing awareness of ancient Near Eastern texts resembling biblical wisdom, and an emerging interest in ethnic proverbs were mere intimations of what was to become a dramatic outpouring of scholarship on wisdom literature. In this expanded edition, James Crenshaw takes stock of the wealth of new material produced by contemporary interpreters. Liberation and feminists critics, scholars in comparative religion, specialists in devotional theology, and researchers exploring educational systems in the ancient Near East all have enriched our understanding of wisdom literature in recent years, and all receive insightful treatment in this new volume. Now as before, Crenshaw's Old Testament Wisdom is an invaluable asset for anyone wishing to understand the rich and complex legacy of wisdom literature.


Introduction to the Old Testament as Scripture

Introduction to the Old Testament as Scripture

Author: Brevard S. Childs

Publisher: Fortress Press

Published: 1979

Total Pages: 700

ISBN-13: 9780800605322

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This Introduction attempts to offer a different model for the discipline from that currently represented. It seeks to describe the form and function of the Hebrew Bible in its role as sacred scripture for Israel. It argues the case that the biblical literature has not been correctly understood or interpreted because its role as religious literature has not been correctly assessed.


Introduction to the Hebrew Bible

Introduction to the Hebrew Bible

Author: John J. Collins

Publisher: Fortress Press

Published: 2014-08-01

Total Pages: 1076

ISBN-13: 1451484364

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John J. Collins’ Introduction to the Hebrew Bible is one of the most reliable and widely adopted critical textbooks at undergraduate and graduate levels alike, and for good reason. Enriched by decades of classroom teaching, it is aimed explicitly at motivated students regardless of their previous exposure to the Bible or faith commitments. Collins proceeds through the canon of the Old Testament and the Apocrypha, judiciously presenting the current state of historical, archaeological, and literary understanding of the biblical text, and engaging the student in questions of significance and interpretation for the contemporary world. The second edition has been revised where more recent scholarship indicates it, and is now presented in a refreshing new format.


An Introduction to the Old Testament

An Introduction to the Old Testament

Author: John Goldingay

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2015-10-01

Total Pages: 399

ISBN-13: 0830899081

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Enter the classroom of John Goldingay, one of today's premier biblical interpreters, and begin the adventure of exploring the Bible's First Testament. More workbook than handbook, this refreshing introduction to the Old Testament outfits you with basic knowledge, points out the main approaches, outlines the primary issues and then sets you loose to explore the terrain for yourself.