In this concise and accessible volume, newly revised, one of the most revered contemporary biblical theologians introduces the first-time reader to the dramatic sweep of the Bible in eight carefully crafted study sessions, reminding even veteran readers of the Bible's central messages. Study resources and discussion questions, now carefully updated, make this book the ideal resource for introductory Bible courses and adult inquirer classes.

A study guide to the Psalms. In this revision, Bernhard Anderson takes into account developments in Psalm studies as well as advances in scholarship. He has revised every chapter and added three new ones: on the style and poetry of the Psalms, on the penitential Psalms, and on reading the book of Psalms as a whole. Each chapter also raises an important theological question of concern to the faithful today, as the Psalms are read in new situations. As in previous editions, a number of Psalms are examined in detail to draw out their stylistic and theological character.

Contributing Authors Rudolf Bultmann, Alan Richardson, Carl Michalson And Many Others.

Contributing Authors Rudolf Bultmann, Alan Richardson, Carl Michalson And Many Others.

List of Contributors:Rudolf BultmannAlan RichardsonCarl MichalsonEric VoegelinWilhelm VischerJohn L. McKenzieOscar CullmannJames M. RobinsonJohn DillenbergerG. Ernest WrightClaus WestermannBernhard W. AndersonEmil Brunner

Here is a new appreciation of the Old Testament, by outstanding Biblical scholars, for those who want to be informed about the most recent and creative thinking on the crucial problems and debates in Biblical study. As the distinguished European and American contributors explore the central current issues of Old Testament scholarship, they uncover a timeless message in Israel's prophetic voice and interpret its meaning for our times.

Princeton theologian Bernhard Anderson explores the historical, mythopoeic, and theological dimensions of classic Old Restament reflections on the motif of creation. The result is an abundance of fresh insight and compelling exegesis that have implications for human life and thought today.

In this masterwork, one of America's leading biblical scholars takes a fresh look at the theology of the Old Testament. Anderson cuts his own path and provides us with creative new insights on all the major sections of the Old Testament. He illuminates the nuances of the various covenants and theological shifts in a highly readable style. His conversation partners include the formative contributors from both the Christian community (Eichrodt, von Rad, Childs) and the Jewish community (Heschel, Herberg, Levenson) while interacting with the most recent developments in the field, especially Walter Brueggemann's Theology of the Old Testament.