Old Testament SurveyThis second edition of the widely used and highly praised Old Testament Survey revises the original edition and greatly expands its attention to historical and geographical topics. These are combined with the first edition’s focus on literature and narrative, and an increased amount of improved maps are also included. In all, the book charts every major element that unifies the Old Testament, making it an excellent companion for Bible reading. Any student desiring a thorough and time-tested overview of the Bible’s first half will find it in this updated edition of Old Testament Survey. |
Contents
God Gives the Covenant | |
The Struggle for Land | |
Introduction | |
Chaos in the Promised Land | |
A Kingdom in the Promised Land | |
Losing the Land | |
Partners in Prophecy | |
Introduction | |
How to Struggle with Doubt | |
How to Develop Wisdom | |
How to Survive Personal Difficulties | |
How to Enjoy Love | |
How to Mourn National Tragedies | |
How to Maintain Distinctive Faith in Exile | |
Introduction | |
Prophet of Sin and Punishment | |
Prophet of Restoration and Hope | |
How to Rebuild a Nation | |
How to View the Past | |
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Abraham Ahab Ahaz Amos ancient asks Assyria Babylon Babylonian become Beersheba Bible blessings Broadman Canaan Canaanites chap chapters characters Chronicles City uncertain location commands Commentary Nashville conquered covenant Daniel David death defeat Despite destroy Deuteronomy Edom Eerdmans Egypt Egyptian Elijah enemies Esther exile Exodus Ezekiel Ezra faith Genesis God's Grand Rapids GREATER HISTORICAL UNDERSTANDING Hebrew Hezekiah History of Israel Hosea idols Isaiah Israelites Jacob Jebel Jehoiachin Jehoiakim Jeremiah Jericho Jeroboam Jerusalem Jews Joshua Judah Judges kill king kingdom Knox Press live Lord MEDITERRANEAN SEA Moab Moses nation Nehemiah northern Israel offers Old Testament Persian Pharaoh Philistines plot preach priests promised land prophecy prophet Proverbs Psalms punishment readers reign repent restoration righteous rule Ruth sacrifices Samaria Samuel Saul Saul's says sins Solomon Song story tells temple themes tribes Westminster Press wicked wisdom Word Biblical Commentary worship Yahweh Zedekiah