Introducing the Old Testament

About this book

The newest and best Old Testament intro for university and seminary students In this up-to-date student-friendly text Robert Hubbard and J. Andrew Dearman bring decades of scholarly study and classroom experience to bear as they introduce readers to the context composition and message of the Old Testament. Each chapter orients readers to the Old Testament book or books under consideration outlining historical and cultural background literary features main characters and structure. Throughout these discussionsof the Torah the historical books the prophets and the poetryHubbard and Dearman also identify and trace key theological themes. Replete with maps illustrations sidebars discussion questions and suggestions for further reading Introducing the Old Testament will equip students to read wrestle with and personally engage these ancient sacred texts.