| You Can Understand the Old Testament: Its Meaning and Its Message Contributor(s): Bangsund, James C. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1499566611 ISBN-13: 9781499566611 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $11.15 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - Old Testament - General |
| Physical Information: 0.65" H x 6" W x 9" (0.92 lbs) 312 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This is a book for those who are at times puzzled or put off by the Old Testament because of simply not knowing where to begin. The book provides both introduction and overview, exploring the meaning and message of each book for readers of today. The book begins with the sometimes contentious question of why (and whether) the Old Testament is "old,"and then moves into introductions to each of its major sections. Individual overviews and discussions of each book of the Old Testament are provided along with helpful maps, tables and charts as well as complete indexes of subject matter, biblical texts cited, and Hebrew words noted in the discussion. The book is written for students of the Bible, whether members of church congregations, pastors, or students in college or seminary. No knowledge of Hebrew is assumed or required; but, for those who have studied that language, the book offers additional insights based on the Hebrew text. The first edition of the book was published for classroom use by the author, who taught Old Testament and Hebrew in seminary for 13 years. This second edition has been revised with the audience described above in mind. |