The Old Testament: Text and Context

The Old Testament: Text and Context
Author: Victor H. Matthews
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2012-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0801048354

This updated edition of a classroom standard provides an accessible introduction to the literature, history, and social context of the Old Testament.

Old Testament: Text and Context

Old Testament: Text and Context
Author: Victor M. Matthews
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005-08-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780801047060

A substantial revision to a classroom favorite Explore the literature, history, and social context of the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible and their relevance for making sense of this ancient collection. This significant revision of a classroom standard pays particular attention to the original Mediterranean context--how it differs from modern Western culture--and its importance for interpretation. The significance of critical scholarly methods as well as the value of archaeology are likewise explored. Designed with the realities of the classroom in mind, it includes helpful illustrations, insets, and maps; study questions; a glossary; and indexes of subjects, personal and place names, and Scripture citations.

Old Testament Turning Points

Old Testament Turning Points
Author: Victor H. Matthews
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2005-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0801027748

Well-respected Old Testament professor Victor Matthews identifies eight landmark stories that shaped Israel's identity.

Old Testament Times

Old Testament Times
Author: R. K. Harrison
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005-08-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780801012860

Recent years have seen a renewed interest in the study of background materials relating to Scripture. More and more Christians are seeking out resources that will help them understand the culture of the times when the Bible was written. Indeed, to fully understand the Old Testament, one must first understand the social, historical, and political forces that affected its writers. Old Testament Times explores and explains the characters and events of the Old Testament in historical perspective. Being released for the first time in a full-color edition, this guide includes - thirty-two maps - seventy photos - eight charts - five illustrations Pastors, small groups, and anyone wishing for a better understanding of biblical times will find an excellent tool in this comprehensive handbook written by one of America's foremost biblical scholars.

The New Testament in Context

The New Testament in Context
Author: V. George Shillington
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 350
Release: 2009-03-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0567034054

A comprehensive and essential introductory textbook on the New Testament by an eminent professor in the field.

A Brief Introduction to the Old Testament

A Brief Introduction to the Old Testament
Author: Michael David Coogan
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-09-15
Genre: Bible
ISBN: 9780190238599

Engaging and accessible to students from all backgrounds, A Brief Introduction to the Old Testament is an updated and concise version of Michael D. Coogan's best-selling The Old Testament: A Historical and Literary Introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures (OUP 2013). Incorporating historical andcritical methodology, students will be introduced to literary analysis and other interpretive strategies as they explore the Old Testament.Providing a nondenominational and nondoctrinal treatment, this text offers a unique and captivating introduction to the Hebrew scriptures themselves and to how they have been--and can be--interpreted.

Old Testament Theology in a Canonical Context

Old Testament Theology in a Canonical Context
Author: Brevard S. Childs
Publisher: Fortress Press
Total Pages: 276
Release: 1988-12-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781451404524

In this important work, Child's thesis is that a canonical approach to the scriptures of the Old Testament opens up new possibilities for exploring the theological dimensions of the biblical text.

Behind the Scenes of the Old Testament

Behind the Scenes of the Old Testament
Author: Jonathan S. Greer
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 956
Release: 2018-11-19
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1493415549

This authoritative volume brings together a team of world-class scholars to cover the full range of Old Testament backgrounds studies in a concise, up-to-date, and comprehensive manner. With expertise in various subdisciplines of Old Testament backgrounds, the authors illuminate the cultural, social, and historical contexts of the world behind the Old Testament. They introduce readers to a wide range of background materials, covering history, geography, archaeology, and ancient Near Eastern textual and iconographic studies. Meant to be used alongside traditional literature-based canonical surveys, this one-stop introduction to Old Testament backgrounds fills a gap in typical introduction to the Bible courses. It contains over 100 illustrations, including photographs, line drawings, maps, charts, and tables, which will facilitate its use in the classroom.

An Introduction to the Old Testament

An Introduction to the Old Testament
Author: David M. Carr
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2011-09-13
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1444356232

This comprehensive, introductory textbook is unique in exploring the emergence of the Hebrew Bible in the broader context of world history. It particularly focuses on the influence of pre-Roman empires, empowering students with a richer understanding of Old Testament historiography. Provides a historical context for students learning about the development and changing interpretations of biblical texts Examines how these early stories were variously shaped by interaction with the Mesopotamian and Egyptian, Assyrian, Babylonian, Persian, and Hellenistic empires Incorporates recent research on the formation of the Pentateuch Reveals how key biblical texts came to be interpreted by Jewish, Christian, and Muslim faiths Includes numerous student-friendly features, such as study questions, review sections, bibliographies, timelines, and illustrations and photos

Historical and Chronological Context of the Bible

Historical and Chronological Context of the Bible
Author: Bruce W. Gore
Publisher: Trafford on Demand Pub
Total Pages: 640
Release: 2010-10
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781426943591

Take in the full history of the Bible with a detailed account that focuses on its major empires, events and personalities. Written by a religious scholar who has taught at high school, college and adult levels, this historical exploration is organized around the major civilizations and epochs of the ancient world, beginning with Sumer and ending with Rome. Author Bruce W. Gore provides a thorough overview of major empires, such as the Assyrians or Babylonians, as well as more modest civilizations, such as the Phoenicians or Hittites. Learn how Cyrus the Persian, Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, and others changed the course of Christianity. In the course of historical exploration, this account also examines questions that may have puzzled readers of the Bible in the past: * Who was Sennacherib? * To which Assyrian king did Jonah preach, and did this make any difference in history? * What did the eight night visions of Zechariah mean in light of the rule of Darius the Persian? Study the Bible with an eye on its ancient setting and develop an understanding of its key people, places and civilizations with Historical and Chronological Context of the Bible.