Chalice Introduction to the Old Testament

by Steussy, Marti J.

• ISBN13: 9780827204881
• ISBN10: 0827204884
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-09-01
• Publisher: Chalice Pr
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Summary

Chalice Introduction to the Old Testament brings together leading scholars to offer a diverse and balanced voice in Old Testament study. The text is organized canonically, for easy use, and gives honest attention to historical and literary matters and theological dimensions of the biblical text. "This is a welcome contribution to the new face of Old Testament studies. Written by first-rate scholars, Chalice Introduction to the Old Testament reflects the cutting edge of scholarship and is pedagogically self-aware and intentional. Each chapter offers a critical orientation and properly focuses on helping the reader into the biblical text itself. Of special interest is the chapter on the twelve minor prophets that treats 'The Book of the Twelve' as a literary, canonical unity, a most significant advance." - Walter Brueggemann, Columbia Theological Seminary

Table of Contents

List of Contributors	vii
1. Introduction	1	(14)
MARTI J. STEUSSY
2. Geographical and Historical Background for Understanding Ancient Israel	15	(14)
LOWELL K. HANDY
3. Genesis	29	(18)
RICHARD H. LOWERY
4. Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers	47	(16)
FRANK H. GORMAN, JR.
5. Deuteronomy	63	(16)
DALE PATRICK
6. Joshua and Judges	79	(18)
CAROLYN HIGGINBOTHAM
7. Samuel and Kings	97	(22)
LISA W. DAVISON AND MARTI J. STEUSSY
8. Ezra, Nehemiah, and Chronicles	119	(16)
SAMUEL PAGAN
9. Isaiah	135	(18)
MARY DONOVAN TURNER
10. Jeremiah and Ezekiel	153	(16)
JON L. BERQUIST
11. The Book of the Twelve	169	(14)
RAYMOND F. PERSON, JR.
12. Psalms	183	(26)
MARTI J. STEUSSY
13. Proverbs and Ecclesiastes	209	(14)
LEO G. PERDUE
14. Job	223	(14)
CLAUDIA V CAMP
15. Other Writings	237	(12)
LOWELL K. HANDY
16. The Apocrypha	249	(18)
WALTER HARRELSON
Glossary	267	(4)
Index of Topics	271