Introducing the Old Testament /
Drane, John William.
Introducing the Old Testament / John Drane. - Third edition. - Oxford : Lion Publishing, 2011. - 383 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The stories and the books -- The founding of a nation -- New people in an old land -- "A king like other nations" -- Two kingdoms -- Judah and Jerusalem -- Dashed hopes and new horizons -- The challenge of a new age -- The living God -- God and the world -- Living as the people of God -- Worship -- From Hebrew Bible to Old Testament.
"John Drane's survey textbook provides an engaging general introduction to the persons, events, and cultural context of the Old Testament. Arranged historically, Drane's text takes readers through the books of the Old Testament with numerous special articles spelling out in greater detail both historical and interpretative controversies. Additional coverage centers on the meaning and implications of the covenantal relationship between God and the Jewish people. Revisions to the third edition include: rich, full-color interior design, now in paperback; chapter openers guide readers to the overarching themes; expanded table of contents accommodates use as textbook; new glossary"--Publisher description.
9780800698133 0800698134 9780745955032
2010044872
Bible.--Old Testament--Introductions.
Introducing the Old Testament / John Drane. - Third edition. - Oxford : Lion Publishing, 2011. - 383 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The stories and the books -- The founding of a nation -- New people in an old land -- "A king like other nations" -- Two kingdoms -- Judah and Jerusalem -- Dashed hopes and new horizons -- The challenge of a new age -- The living God -- God and the world -- Living as the people of God -- Worship -- From Hebrew Bible to Old Testament.
"John Drane's survey textbook provides an engaging general introduction to the persons, events, and cultural context of the Old Testament. Arranged historically, Drane's text takes readers through the books of the Old Testament with numerous special articles spelling out in greater detail both historical and interpretative controversies. Additional coverage centers on the meaning and implications of the covenantal relationship between God and the Jewish people. Revisions to the third edition include: rich, full-color interior design, now in paperback; chapter openers guide readers to the overarching themes; expanded table of contents accommodates use as textbook; new glossary"--Publisher description.
9780800698133 0800698134 9780745955032
2010044872
Bible.--Old Testament--Introductions.
