Encountering the Old Testament : A Christian Survey

by Arnold, Bill T., and Bryan E. Beyer

• ISBN13: 9780801021763
• ISBN10: 0801021766
• Edition: CD
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-06-01
• Publisher: Baker Academic

Summary

'œI highly recommend this volume to all who read the Old Testament. . . .This is a five star recommendation.' '”Messenger

Table of Contents

Editor's Preface	12	(1)
Publisher's Preface	13	(3)
To the Professor	16	(1)
To the Student	17	(1)
Abbreviations	18	(1)
Acknowledgments	19	(2)
What Is the Old Testament and Why Study It?	21	(14)
Where and When Did the Events of the Old Testament Take Place?	35	(28)
PART 1 Encountering the Pentateuch
Introduction to the Pentateuch: The Birth of God's People	63	(14)
Genesis 1--11: The Prelude to Israel	77	(12)
Genesis 12--50: The Patriarchs: Ancestors of Israel's Faith	89	(14)
Exodus: A Miraculous Escape	103	(14)
Leviticus: Instructions for Holy Living	117	(10)
Numbers: Failure in the Desert	127	(14)
Deuteronomy: Restoring the Covenant	141	(16)
PART 2 Encountering the Historical Books
Introduction to the Historical Books: The History of Israel's Nationhood	157	(10)
Joshua: Conquest and Division	167	(14)
Judges and Ruth: Israel's Moral Crisis	181	(14)
1 Samuel: God Grants a King	195	(14)
2 Samuel: David's Reign	209	(12)
1 Kings: The Glory of Solomon and the Beginning of the End	221	(16)
2 Kings: The End of National Israel	237	(14)
1 & 2 Chronicles: A Look Back	251	(12)
Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther: A Time to Rebuild	263	(18)
PART 3 Encountering the Poetical Books
Introduction to the Poetical Books: The Literature of God's People	281	(8)
Job: One Man's Search for Justice	289	(14)
Psalms: The Songbook of Ancient Israel	303	(10)
Proverbs: Advice on Living in God's World	313	(12)
Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs: Israelite Faith in Everyday Life	325	(14)
PART 4 Encountering the Prophets
Introduction to the Prophets: Voices of God's Servants	339	(14)
Isaiah 1--39: Prophet of Judah's Royal Court	353	(16)
Isaiah 40--66: Great Days Are Coming!	369	(14)
Jeremiah 1--20: Struggling with God's Call	383	(10)
Jeremiah 21--52 and Lamentations: Dealing with Disaster	393	(14)
Ezekiel 1--24: Rough Days Are Coming!	407	(10)
Ezekiel 25--48: God's Planning an Exciting Future!	417	(10)
Daniel: The Kingdom of God---Now and Forever	427	(12)
Hosea, Joel, and Amos: A Call for Repentance and a Promise for Blessing	439	(12)
Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah: God's Plan for the Nations	451	(12)
Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi: Rebuilding a People	463	(12)
Epilogue	475	(2)
Endnotes	477	(11)
Subject Index	488	(12)
Scripture Index	500	(10)
Name Index	510