An Introduction to the Old Testament: Second Edition Hardcover

Description: An Introduction to the Old Testament: Second Edition Hardcover – December 3, 2006 NEW TEXTBOOK 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. Editorial ReviewsFrom the Back CoverThis second edition of An Introduction to the Old Testament integrates and interacts with recent developments in Old Testament scholarship. Several distinctive set it apart from other introductions to the Old Testament: * It is thoroughly evangelical in its perspective * It emphasizes 'special introduction'---the study of individual books * It interacts in an irenic spirit with the historical-critical method * It features points of research history and representative scholars rather than an exhaustive treatment of past scholarship * It deals with the meaning of each book, not in isolation but in a canonical context * It probes the meaning of each book in the setting of its culture Including callouts, charts, and graphs, this text is written with an eye on understanding the nature of Old Testament historiography. This upper-level introduction to the Old Testament offers students a solid understanding of three key issues: historical background, literary analysis, and theological message.About the AuthorTremper Longman III (PhD, Yale University) is a distinguished scholar and Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. He is on the advisory council of the BioLogos Foundation, and is the Old Testament editor for the revised Expositor's Bible Commentary and general editor for the Story of God Bible Commentary Old Testament, and has authored many articles and books on the Psalms and other Old Testament books.The late Raymond B. Dillard (PhD, Dropsie University) was professor of Old Testament language and literature at Westminster Theological Seminary.Product detailsPublisher ‏ : ‎ Zondervan Academic; Second edition (December 3, 2006)Language ‏ : ‎ EnglishHardcover ‏ : ‎ 528 pagesISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0310263417ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0310263418Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.3 poundsDimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.63 x 1.56 x 9.5 inches NOTICE:INFORMATION IN THIS DESCRIPTION SUPERCEDES ANY INFORMATION LISTED ELSEWHERE. NO RETURNS/NO REFUNDS UNLESS THE LISTING STATES OTHERWISE. ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD "AS-IS" WITH NO WARRANTY. ONLY ITEMS DEPICTED IN THE PHOTOS ARE INCLUDED UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION AND VIEW ALL PHOTOS AND/OR VIDEOS CAREFULLY BEFORE MAKING A DECISION TO BID OR PURCHASE. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE SHIPPING POLICY. ITEMS MAY SHIP VIA A DIFFERENT METHOD THAN LISTED. IF YOU NEED FASTER DELIVERY, PLEASE LET US KNOW BEFORE BIDDING/PURCHASING. UNLESS PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE, PAYMENT IS DUE WITHIN 24 HRS OF PURCHASE OR THE ORDER WILL BE CANCELLED AND THE ITEM RELISTED. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED MORE INFORMATION, JUST ASK. SERIOUS INQUIRIES AND REASONABLE OFFERS ONLY. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE MESSAGES or SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS WHEN PURCHASING, WE NEVER SEE THEM UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE. IF YOU HAVE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PACKING OR SHIPPING ETC, YOU MUST SEND INSTRUCTIONS IN A SEPARATE MESSAGE BEFORE BIDDING/PURCHASING. WE WILL MAKE EVERY REASONABLE EFFORT TO ACCOMMODATE.NOTICE: A SIGNATURE MAY BE REQUIRED AT DELIVERY.

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