
Exploring the Old Testament Vol 2
The History (Vol. 2)
Gordon McConville(Author)
SPCK Publishing
Published on 24. May 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-281-05430-5 (ISBN)
Description
The Historical Books of the Old Testament (the Histories) are: Joshua, Judges, 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings, Ruth, Esther, Ezra, Nehemiah, and 1 and 2 Chronicles.
This book is an introduction to the Histories intended for first- or second-year students at theological college or university. It is meant to be read in conjunction with the biblical text.
The book includes maps; tables of key facts, chronologies and events; and numerous inset panels. These provide brief treatments of particular topics, suggest questions for thought and discussion, or introduce the reader to issues that require deeper research and reflection.
This book is an introduction to the Histories intended for first- or second-year students at theological college or university. It is meant to be read in conjunction with the biblical text.
The book includes maps; tables of key facts, chronologies and events; and numerous inset panels. These provide brief treatments of particular topics, suggest questions for thought and discussion, or introduce the reader to issues that require deeper research and reflection.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
607 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-281-05430-5 (9780281054305)
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Philip Satterthwaite is Lecturer in Old Testament and Hebrew at the Biblical Graduate School of Theology, Singapore. Gordon McConville is Professor of O.T. Theology at the University of Gloucestershire, UK. He is author series editor of the Exploring the OT series.
Content
Introduction;
The Ancient Near East: 1450 - 332 BC;
Survey of Approaches to the Historical Books of the Old Testament;
The Historical Books as part of a Larger Story;
The Old Testament History Books as ANE Texts;
The Old Testament History Books as Literary Texts;
The Old Testament History Books as Historical Documents;
The Old Testament History Books as a Theological/Ethical Resource;
Reading the Historical Books;
Joshua-Kings: the Question of Deuteronomism;
Joshua;
Judges;
Samuel;
Kings;
Introduction to the Post-Exilic Books;
Chronicles;
Ezra & Nehemiah;
Esther;
Ruth.
The Ancient Near East: 1450 - 332 BC;
Survey of Approaches to the Historical Books of the Old Testament;
The Historical Books as part of a Larger Story;
The Old Testament History Books as ANE Texts;
The Old Testament History Books as Literary Texts;
The Old Testament History Books as Historical Documents;
The Old Testament History Books as a Theological/Ethical Resource;
Reading the Historical Books;
Joshua-Kings: the Question of Deuteronomism;
Joshua;
Judges;
Samuel;
Kings;
Introduction to the Post-Exilic Books;
Chronicles;
Ezra & Nehemiah;
Esther;
Ruth.