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Understanding the Old Testament, Abridged and Updated, 4/E
Bernhard W. Anderson, Princeton Theological Seminary
Katheryn Pfisterer Darr, Boston University School of Theology

ISBN-10: 0139483993
ISBN-13: 9780139483998

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 1998
Format: Paper; 635 pp
Published: 09/16/1997

This item has been replaced by Understanding the Old Testament, 5/E.

Appropriate for freshman and sophomore level courses in Introduction to the Old Testament or Hebrew Bible, the Bible as Literature, or Biblical Perspectives on Human Life that might be offered through Theology, Religion, or Philosophy Departments.

Presents a study of the Old Testament by interweaving historical, archeological, literary, and religious perspectives. The book traces the story of the people of Israel from the Exodus in the time of Moses through the dawn of the Common Era.

Provides selected readings from the Old Testament at the beginning of each chapter and footnotes throughout referring the reader to pertinent essays, articles, and books. Pg.___

Considers the importance of literary criticism and other methods for understanding the literature of ancient Israel. Pg.___

Treats the latest archaeological discoveries that illuminate the Old Testament period. Pg.___

Provides definitions of key terms (e.g. Israel, holy war). Pg.___

Follows current standards of inclusive language with respect to men and women, Christians and Jews, believers and seekers, and others. Pg.___

Provides extensive bibliography for further study. Pg.___

Illustrated with more than 100 pictures and charts. Pg.___

Introduction: The Old Testament as the Story of a People.

I. THE CREATION OF A PEOPLE.

1. The Beginnings of Israel.

2. Liberation from Bondage.

3. Covenant in the Wilderness.

4. The Promised Land.

5. The Formation of an All-Israelite Epic.

6. The Struggle Between Faith and Culture.

II. ISRAEL BECOMES LIKE THE NATIONS.

7. The Throne of David.

8. Prophetic Troublers of Israel.

9. Fallen is the Virgin Israel.

10. Judah's Covenant with Death.

11. The Rediscovery of Mosaic Torah.

12. The Doom of the Nation.

III. THE COVENANT COMMUNITY IS RENEWED.

13. By the Waters of Babylon.

14. The Dawn of a New Age.

15. A Kingdom of Priests.

16. The Praises of Israel.

17. The Beginning of Wisdom.

18. The Unfinished Story.

Comprehensive Chronological Chart.

Selected Bibliography.

Author Index.

Subject Index.

Old Testament (Religion)

Understanding the Old Testament, 4/E
Anderson
©1986 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 704 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0139359257 | ISBN-13: 9780139359255
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A classic introduction to the Old Testament that blends literary study, theological interpretation, archaeological research, and historical insights.

Understanding the Old Testament, 5/E
Anderson, Bishop & Newman
©2007 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 672 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 013092380X | ISBN-13: 9780130923806
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For undergraduate courses in Introduction to the Old Testament or Hebrew bible, Biblical Archaeology, and courses in the Bible as Literature that are taught in Religious Studies departments.

The text gives students a rich introduction to the Old Testament by interweaving multiple disciplines-- history, archaeology, literature, art, theology-- and scholarly approaches–interdenominational Christian, Jewish, and secular.

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