Old Testament Today, 2nd Edition - A Journey from Ancient Context to Contemporary Relevance (Hardcover, Second Edition)

This proven Old Testament text with a wealth of full-color images helps readers connect the world of the Old Testament with today's world. Old Testament Today, 2nd Edition, newly revised, includes a book-by-book survey, new maps and graphics, and other updates throughout. Unique among Old Testament surveys, Old Testament Today, 2nd Edition not only provides an orientation to the world of the Old Testament, but also builds a bridge between the original audience and modern readers, demonstrating why the ancient message is important for faith and life today. It goes beyond basic content to help students understand what the Scriptures mean and how to apply them personally. Taking readers progressively through the Old Testament, this text: (1) presents the details of the content, focusing on the story line, historical background, and literary information that address the original setting and audience; (2) focuses on theology perspectives and on issues of the author's purpose and the universal message of the text, building a bridge between the original audience and today's audience; and (3) develops an understanding of the relevance of the Old Testament writings to today's Christian, showing how they can be applied in personal faith and practice.

General

Imprint:	Zondervan Academic
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2014
First published:	February 2014
Authors:	John H Walton • Andrew E. Hill
Dimensions:	238 x 189 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	480
Edition:	Second Edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-310-49820-9
Categories:	Books
LSN:	0-310-49820-1
Barcode:	9780310498209

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!