The Old Testament : a historical, theological, and critical introduction / Richard S. Hess.
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TextDescription: xiv, 801 pages ; 24 cmISBN: - 9780801037146 (cloth)
- 080103714X (cloth)
- 221.6/1 23
- BS1140.3 .H47 2016
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| BS 1140.2 .H37 1969 Introduction to the Old Testament; | BS 1140.2 .H54 2009 A survey of the Old Testament / | BS 1140.3 .C767 2002 The old testament explained and applied. / | BS 1140.3 .H47 2016 The Old Testament : | BS 1140.3 .L66 2006 An introduction to the Old Testament / | BS 1140.3 .L66 2006 An introduction to the Old Testament / | BS 1150 .C35 1993 Calvin's Old Testament commentaries : |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 715-759) and indexes.
A trusted scholar of the Old Testament and the ancient Near East offers a substantial introduction to the Old Testament that is accessibly written and informed by the latest biblical scholarship. Richard Hess summarizes the contents of the Old Testament, introduces the academic study of the discipline, and helps readers understand the complex world of critical and interpretive issues, addressing major concerns in the critical interpretation of each Old Testament book and key texts. This volume provides a fulsome treatment for students preparing for ministry and assumes no prior knowledge of the Old Testament. Readers will learn how each book of the Old Testament was understood by its first readers, how it advances the larger message of the whole Bible, and what its message contributes to Christian belief and the Christian community. Twenty maps, ninety photos, sidebars, and recommendations for further study add to the book's usefulness for students. The Old Testament also includes an eight-page color insert. - from publisher.