Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey
- ISBN-10
- 0801021766
- ISBN-13
- 9780801021763
- Category
- Religion / Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / Old Testament
- Pages
- 512
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1999
- Publisher
- Baker Books
- Authors
- Bill T. Arnold, Bryan Beyer
Description
Surveys the Biblical Old Testament focusing on the Pentateuch and the Historical, Poetical, and Prophetical books summarizing each book within these categories. Examines the people, the land, the government, and the messages which includes specific themes like exodus, the development of a nation, repentance, forgiveness, and other related material.
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