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An indispensable guide for exploring the literary, historical, and
theological issues behind the Old Testament. The purpose of
studying the Old Testament is to understand God and his redemptive
work more fully. However, this goal is complicated by the fact that
it was transmitted through a very different language and culture
from our own. A Survey of the Old Testament addresses background
information, purpose, message, structure, and major themes of the
Old Testament to help readers understand its message and relevance.
Chapters introducing each major section of the Old Testament are
included, as are chapters dealing with issues of interpretation,
hermeneutics, theology, geography, archaeology, history, formation
of the Old Testament canon, and the Old Testament's relationship to
the New Testament. The fourth edition features a renewed focus on
purpose, theology, and message while also providing a more succinct
textbook less intimidating to students. Features included for each
book of the Old Testament: Writing of the Book Background Outline
of the Book Purpose and Message Structure and Organization Major
Themes Questions for Further Study and Discussion Further Reading
Complete with updated full-color maps, photos, timelines, and
charts, the latest edition of this widely acclaimed textbook is a
useful and readable tool for students and other readers who wish to
better understand the Old Testament and God's redemptive work.
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Job (Hardcover)
John H Walton
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The NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply
biblical text effectively in today's context. To bring the ancient
messages of the Bible into today's world, each passage is treated
in three sections: Original Meaning. Concise exegesis to help
readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its
historical, literary, and cultural context. Bridging Contexts. A
bridge between the world of the Bible and the world of today, built
by discerning what is timeless in the timely pages of the Bible.
Contemporary Significance. This section identifies comparable
situations to those faced in the Bible and explores relevant
application of the biblical messages. The author alerts the readers
of problems they may encounter when seeking to apply the passage
and helps them think through the issues involved. This unique,
award-winning commentary is the ideal resource for today's
preachers, teachers, and serious students of the Bible, giving them
the tools, ideas, and insights they need to communicate God's Word
with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written.
How do Sunday school teachers lead children through the stories
of Cain and Abel or Judas's betrayal in a way that reflects the
authority of Scripture? Sunday school curricula often glosses over
difficult lessons or focuses too much on characters in Bible
stories, neglecting God's self-revelation in Scripture. John and
Kim Walton have created this handbook for 175 Bible stories to
assist teachers and parents in knowing what each story teaches and
how to present it in a God-centered way.
As they work their way through the Bible, the Waltons examine
seven elements in each story: focus, theme, application, place in
the Bible, interpretational issues, historical and cultural
background, and age-group appropriateness. The Bible Story Handbook
includes introductory articles on why we teach the Bible, right and
wrong ways to use the Bible, and ends with a two-year teaching
plan. Every parent and Sunday school teacher will find this unique
resource to be invaluable in teaching children to know and love
God.
Leading evangelical scholar John Walton surveys the cultural
context of the ancient Near East, bringing insight to the
interpretation of specific Old Testament passages. This new edition
of a top-selling textbook has been thoroughly updated and revised
throughout to reflect the refined thinking of a mature scholar. It
includes over 30 illustrations. Students and pastors who want to
deepen their understanding of the Old Testament will find this a
helpful and instructive study.
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.
'“I have used Hill and Walton’s A Survey of the Old Testament from the very first edition to the current third edition because students have responded very positively to it and give the textbook a high rating. It is especially effective for introducing students from traditional church backgrounds to the new world of higher criticism. In discussing more controversial topics such as ‘The Composition of the Pentateuch,’ various viewpoints are represented fairly.” Adjunct Professor, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and New Brunswick Theological Seminary -- Andrew Lee
Approach the Old Testament with confidence. Chronological and
Background Charts of the Old Testament helps students organize and
synthesize the vast amount of biblical and extrabiblical
information on the Old Testament by providing a helpful visual
overview of the data, chronology, historical background, and
criticism. This format allows facts, relationships, parallels, and
contrasts to be grasped quickly and easily. Perfect for enhancing
every type of teaching and learning situation and style, including
homeschooling curricula and tutoring, church classes and Sunday
school. The many charts in this updated, expanded edition cover
historical, literary, archaeological, and theological aspects of
the Old Testament, its background, and biblical studies. Notable
topics include: Genealogies Comparative Ancient Near-Eastern
Chronology Parallels between Law and Wisdom The Kings of Judah and
Israel Treaty Format and Biblical Covenants Dynasties of the
Northern Kingdom Principles for Word Studies Messages of the
Pre-Exilic Minor Prophets Angel of the Lord in the Old Testament
ZondervanCharts are ready references for those who need the
essential information at their fingertips. Accessible and highly
useful, the books in this library offer clear organization and
thorough summaries of issues, subjects, and topics that are key for
Christian students and learners. The visuals and captions will
cater to any teaching methodology, style, or program.
Discover new dimensions of insight with a behind-the-scenes tour of
the ancient world You've heard many Bible stories hundreds of
times, but how many details are you missing? Sometimes a little
context is all you need to discover the rich meaning behind even
the most familiar stories of Scripture. That's what the NKJV
Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible provides. Every page of this NKJV
Bible is packed with expert insight into the customs, culture, and
literature of biblical times. These fascinating explanations will
serve to clarify your study of the Scriptures, reinforcing your
confidence and bringing difficult passages of Scripture into sharp
focus. The Bible was originally written to an ancient people
removed from us by thousands of years and thousands of miles. The
Scriptures include subtle culturally based nuances, undertones, and
references to ancient events, literature and customs that were
intuitively understood by those who first heard the texts read. For
us to truly understand the Scriptures as they did, we need a window
into their world and language. The NKJV Cultural Backgrounds Study
Bible, with notes from Dr. John H. Walton (Wheaton College) in the
Old Testament and Dr. Craig S. Keener (Asbury Theological Seminary)
in the New Testament, brings the ancient world of Scripture to life
for modern readers. Features: Complete text of the New King James
Version (NKJV) 2017 ECPA Bible of the Year Recipient Targeted book
introductions explain the context in which each book of the Bible
was written Insightful and informative verse-by-verse study notes
reveal new dimensions of insight to even the most familiar passages
Key Old Testament (Hebrew) and New Testament terms are explained
and expanded upon in two helpful reference features Over 300
in-depth articles on key contextual topics 375 full-color photos,
illustrations, and images from around the world Dozens of charts,
maps, and diagrams in vivid color Words of Jesus in red Cross
references, a concordance, indexes and other helps for Bible study
8.9-point type size
You've heard many Bible stories hundreds of times, but how many
behind-the-scenes details are you missing? A little context is all
you need to discover the rich meaning behind the stories of
Scripture. That's what the NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible
provides. Every page is packed with expert insight into the customs
and culture of the Bible.
Were the biblical Adam and Eve historical figures, or are the early
events described in Genesis primarily symbolic in nature? Behind
the debate of a historical Adam is the age-old debate about
evolution and the agreement between Scripture and science. With an
introduction that outlines the history and main points of every
viewpoint from Darwinism to Young Earth Creationism, this book then
clearly outlines four primary views on Adam held by evangelical
Christians. Contributors include Denis O. Lamoureux, John H.
Walton, C. John Collins, and William Barrick. Each focuses his
essay on answering the following questions: What is the biblical
case for your viewpoint, and how do you reconcile it both with
modern science and with passages and potential interpretations that
seem to counter it? In what ways is your view more theologically
consistent and coherent than other views? What are the implications
of your view for the spiritual life and public witness of the
church and individual believers, and how is your view a healthier
alternative for both? This book allows each contributor to not only
present the case for his view, but also to critique and respond to
the critiques of the other contributors, allowing you to compare
their beliefs in an open forum setting to see where they overlap
and where they differ. Concluding reflections by pastor-scholars
Gregory A. Boyd and Philip Graham Ryken highlight the significance
of the topic in the faith of everyday believers. The Counterpoints
series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on
topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and
respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop
reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions
on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.
@lt;DIV@gt;This unique book surveys within the various literary
genres the parallels between the Bible and the literature of the
ancient Near East. Each section begins with a survey of the
available ancient literature, continues with a discussion of the
literature, and concludes with a discussion of cases of alleged
borrowing. The genres covered are - cosmology - laws - historical
literature - wisdom literature - apocalyptic literature - personal
archives and epics - covenants and treaties - hymns, prayers, and
incantations - prophetic literature@lt;/div@gt;
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Genesis (Hardcover)
John H Walton
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The Bible begins and ends with a revelation of God that gives
redemption its basis. From the first verse of Genesis, the book of
origins, we encounter a God of personality, character, purpose, and
activity. Only in the light of what he shows us of himself as the
Creator of our world and the Interactor with human history does the
salvation story assume its proper context. Genesis sets things in
order: God first, then us. In the words of the general editor s
preface, Especially after the Tower of Babel it became evident that
people had forgotten who God was. They needed reminding. The moves
God made were essentially concerned with putting himself in front
of the world s peoples. Today, perhaps more than ever, we need God
to put himself in front of us to remind us who he is, and that he
is. With characteristic creativity and uncommon depth, John H.
Walton demonstrates the timeless relevance of Genesis. Revealing
the links between Genesis and our own times, Dr. Walton shows how
this mysterious, often baffling book filled with obscure peoples
and practices reveals truth to guide our twenty-first-century
lives. Most Bible commentaries take us on a one-way trip from our
world to the world of the Bible. But they leave us there, assuming
that we can somehow make the return journey on our own. They focus
on the original meaning of the passage but don t discuss its
contemporary application. The information they offer is valuable
but the job is only half done The NIV Application Commentary Series
helps bring both halves of the interpretive task together. This
unique, award-winning series shows readers how to bring an ancient
message into our postmodern context. It explains not only what the
Bible meant but also how it speaks powerfully today. This series
promises to become an indispensable tool for every pastor and
teacher who seeks to make the Bible's timeless message speak to
this generation. Billy Graham The NIV Application Commentary is an
outstanding resource for pastors and anyone else who is serious
about developing doers of the Word. Rick Warren, Saddleback Valley
Community Church"
Modern readers of the Bible often find the Old Testament difficult
and even disturbing. What are we to do with obscure prophecies of
long expired nations? Why should we read and study ancient laws
that even the New Testament says are eclipsed by Christ? How can we
reconcile Jesus' Sermon on the Mount with the Old Testament's
graphic narratives of sex and violence? What does the Old Testament
offer that is not surpassed and even made irrelevant by the New
Testament? John Walton has spent a career engaging deeply with the
Old Testament's text and ancient context. He has studied, taught,
and written about the issues. His signature approach can be
introduced in one sentence: The Old Testament was written for us
but not to us. We must not conform it to our own understanding. We
will fully grasp the Old Testament and its theology only when we
are immersed in the ancient cultural current of Israel within its
broader cultural river of the ancient Near East. In Old Testament
Theology for Christians, John Walton invites us to leave our
modern-and even inherited Christian-preconceptions at the threshold
as we enter the world of the Old Testament. He challenges us to see
it anew-as if for the first time-as guests in a strange and
fascinating foreign land. Then we will rediscover its testimony to
God's great enterprise. In this capstone to a career of studying
and teaching the Old Testament, Walton unfolds a grand panorama of
Yahweh and the gods, of cosmos and humanity, of covenant and
kingdom, of temple and torah, of sin and evil, and of salvation and
afterlife. Viewed within its ancient Near Eastern cognitive
environment, the text takes unexpected turns and blossoms into
fresh and challenging insights. No matter how you are accustomed to
viewing the first testament of the Bible, Old Testament Theology
for Christians will challenge and sharpen your perceptions.
The Bible is the inspired Word of God, and over the centuries it
has changed people's lives and led them to God. Yet sometimes it
can be a difficult book to understand. The culture in which the
Bible was written is so different from our own that at times we
struggle to understand what it means or how it is relevant to our
modern lives. In this 14-session video Bible study (DVD/digital
sold separately), Bible professors John Walton and Mark Strauss
give you the background you need to successfully understand even
the difficult parts of the Word of God. They provide an overview of
the Bible's key themes, show what the teachings meant to the people
at the time, and explain how those teachings apply to your life
today. By the end, you will have a greater understanding of
Scripture, know how all the books work together, and understand
what God has done to make a way for you to come to him. This study
guide includes: Group discussion questions and notes to help you
get the most out of the fourteen video sessions in A Brief Study of
the Bible Video Study An overview of each book of the Bible and a
daily reading plan Between-sessions Scripture passages, reading
tips, and key stories to help you dig into the content Additional
facts to help you understand the situations behind the story
Sessions include: Introduction Genesis-Exodus Leviticus-Deuteronomy
Joshua-1 Samuel 2 Samuel-2 Kings 1 Chronicles-Nehemiah Esther-Psalm
90 Psalm 91-Song of Songs Isaiah-Lamentations Ezekiel-Malachi
Matthew Mark-Acts 8 Acts 9-Philemon Hebrews-Revelation Designed for
use with A Brief Survey of the Bible Video Study (sold separately).
This workbook accompanies A Survey of the Old Testament by Andrew
E. Hill and John H. Walton. It follows the textbook's structure and
offers readings, activities, and exercises designed to support the
students' learning experience as they explore the literary,
historical, and theological issues behind each book of the Old
Testament. A Survey of the Old Testament Workbook offers students
an additional contact point with the content and concepts from the
main textbook and will help them better understand the Old
Testament, its background, purpose, message, structure, and major
themes. This workbook is an indispensable study resource for
students and independent learners alike who want to deepen their
understanding of the Old Testament and the God it reveals.
The church has too often lost its way in reading the Old Testament
for lack of sound principles of interpretation. When careless
habits get us off track, we can lose sight of what the Bible is
really saying, derailing our own spiritual growth and even risking
discredit to God's word. We need a consistent approach to give us
confidence as faithful interpreters. In Wisdom for Faithful
Reading, the trusted Old Testament scholar John Walton lays out his
tried-and-true best practices developed over four decades in the
classroom. His principles are memorable, practical, and
enlightening, including: The Bible is written for us, but not to
us. Reading the Bible instinctively is not reliable and risks
imposing a foreign perspective on the text. More important than
what the characters do is what the narrator does with the
characters and what God is doing through the characters. Not
everything has a "biblical view." Along with identifying common
missteps, Walton's insights point the way to stay focused on what
the Old Testament text communicated to its original audience-and
what it has to say for us today. When we submit ourselves to be
accountable to the authors' intentions we experience the true
authority of Scripture, and faithful reading fuels a faithful life.
Using numerous examples across the breadth of the Old Testament and
its genres, Walton equips thoughtful Christians to read more
knowledgeably, to pay attention to God's plans and purposes, to
recognize good interpretations, and to truly live in light of
Scripture. You may never read the Old Testament the same way again.
An image rich, passage-by-passage, five-volume commentary box set
of the entire Old Testament. The Zondervan Illustrated Bible
Backgrounds Commentary integrates textual and artifactual context
from the ancient Near East to inform our understanding and
interpretation of the Hebrew Bible-while remaining respectful to
the inerrancy of Scripture. Without a deep knowledge of the ancient
cultures the Old Testament was born from, we can be tempted to
impose our own culture on the text, potentially distorting it. This
unique Bible backgrounds commentary set examines: The history of
the ancient Near East as a means of recovering knowledge of the
events that shaped the lives of the people. The archaeology as a
means of recovering the lifestyle reflected in the material
cultures. The literature of the ancient Near East as a means of
understanding the heart and soul of the people who inhabited the
ancient world that Israel shared. Detailed exegetical notes are
combined with comparative discussions of the cultural settings that
help scholars interpret the Old Testament. This set brings all five
volumes together into one beautiful package: Volume 1: Genesis,
Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy Volume 2: Joshua, Judges,
Ruth, 1 and 2 Samuel Volume 3: 1 and 2 Kings, 1 and 2 Chronicles,
Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther Volume 4: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations,
Ezekiel, Daniel Volume 5: Minor Prophets, Job, Psalms, Proverbs,
Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs THE ZONDERVAN ILLUSTRATED BIBLE
BACKGROUNDS COMMENTARY SERIES Invites you to enter the world of the
Old Testament with a company of seasoned guides, experts who will
give new insights into these cherished writings. Features: Over
2000 photographs, drawings, maps, diagrams, and charts provide a
visual feast that breathes fresh life into the text.
Passage-by-passage commentary presents archaeological findings,
historical explanations, geographic insights, notes on manners and
customs, and more. Analysis into the literature of the ancient Near
East will open your eyes to new depths of understanding both
familiar and unfamiliar passages. Written by an international team
of 30 specialists, all top scholars in background studies.
The question of origins remains a stumbling block for many. But
just as the Psalmist gained insight into God's character through
the observation of nature, modern scientific study can deepen and
enrich our vision of the Creator and our place in his creation. In
this often contentious field Bishop, Funck, Lewis, Moshier, and
Walton serve as our able guides. Based on over two decades of
teaching origins together in the classroom, the authors present a
textbook exploring mainstream scientific theories of origins in
astronomy, cosmology, chemistry, geology, biology, physical
anthropology, and genetics. While many authors engage origins from
a Christian perspective, this is the first work offering a
full-fledged discussion of the scientific narrative of origins from
the Big Bang through humankind, from biblical and theological
perspectives accessible to a lay audience. Topics include
Principles of biblical interpretation Close readings of relevant
Genesis texts A comprehensive Trinitarian doctrine of creation
Cosmic origins The geologic history of Earth The origin of life on
Earth The origin of species and diversity of life Human origins New
creation and creation care Science education Rather than the
familiar scenario where science and faith compete, this book seeks
to diffuse tensions by taking the inspiration and authority of the
Bible seriously while respecting and honoring God's revelation
through creation. Understanding Scientific Theories of Origins
gives the reader a detailed picture of the sciences of origins
along with how they fit into the story of God's creative and
redemptive action. BioLogos Books on Science and Christianity
invite us to see the harmony between the sciences and biblical
faith on issues including cosmology, biology, paleontology,
evolution, human origins, the environment, and more.
In this astute mix of cultural critique and biblical studies, John
H. Walton presents and defends twenty propositions supporting a
literary and theological understanding of Genesis 1 within the
context of the ancient Near Eastern world and unpacks its
implications for our modern scientific understanding of origins.
Ideal for students, professors, pastors and lay readers with an
interest in the intelligent design controversy and
creation-evolution debates, Walton's thoughtful analysis unpacks
seldom appreciated aspects of the biblical text and sets
Bible-believing scientists free to investigate the question of
origins.
An image rich, passage-by-passage commentary that integrates
textual and artifactual context from the ancient Near East to
inform our understanding and interpretation of the Hebrew
Bible-while remaining respectful to the inerrancy of Scripture.
Without a deep knowledge of the ancient cultures the Old Testament
was born from, we can be tempted to impose our own culture on the
text, potentially distorting it. This unique Bible backgrounds
commentary examines: The history of the ancient Near East as a
means of recovering knowledge of the events that shaped the lives
of the people. The archaeology as a means of recovering the
lifestyle reflected in the material cultures. The literature of the
ancient Near East as a means of understanding the heart and soul of
the people who inhabited the ancient world that Israel shared.
Detailed exegetical notes are combined with comparative discussions
of the cultural settings that help scholars interpret the
Pentateuch. This volume of the celebrated Zondervan Illustrated
Bible Backgrounds Commentary series brings the first five books of
the Bible into sharper focus-enabling scholars, pastors, and laity
to access rich data from over one hundred and seventy years of
explorations and excavations in the Near East. THE ZONDERVAN
ILLUSTRATED BIBLE BACKGROUNDS COMMENTARY SERIES Invites you to
enter the world of the Old Testament with a company of seasoned
guides, experts who will give new insights into these cherished
writings. Features: Over 2000 photographs, drawings, maps,
diagrams, and charts provide a visual feast that breathes fresh
life into the text. Passage-by-passage commentary presents
archaeological findings, historical explanations, geographic
insights, notes on manners and customs, and more. Analysis into the
literature of the ancient Near East will open your eyes to new
depths of understanding both familiar and unfamiliar passages.
Written by an international team of 30 specialists, all top
scholars in background studies.
This authoritative volume brings together a team of world-class
scholars to cover the full range of Old Testament backgrounds
studies in a concise, up-to-date, and comprehensive manner. With
expertise in various subdisciplines of Old Testament backgrounds,
the authors illuminate the cultural, social, and historical
contexts of the world behind the Old Testament. They introduce
readers to a wide range of background materials, covering history,
geography, archaeology, and ancient Near Eastern textual and
iconographic studies. Meant to be used alongside traditional
literature-based canonical surveys, this one-stop introduction to
Old Testament backgrounds fills a gap in typical introduction to
the Bible courses. It contains over 100 illustrations, including
photographs, line drawings, maps, charts, and tables, which will
facilitate its use in the classroom.
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