Rich rewards await readers who dig deep into the historical books of the Old Testament. Incredible events, amazing love stories, larger-than-life personalities, and deep theological themes are just some of the treasures found in Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther.
These books tell the story of the nation of Israel and the God who loves her, punishes her, and always brings this recalcitrant people back to Himself. It is really the story of all of us.
David M. Howard Jr. provides an in-depth introduction to the Old Testament historical books, focusing first on the overarching themes of historical narrative in general. He then turns his attention to each book, considering topics like:
From the conquest of Canaan to the fall of Jerusalem, from war to peace and back to war, from kings and queens to farmers and housewives-David Howard covers it all in this invaluable introduction to the Old Testament historical books.
| ISBN: | 9780802441553 |
| Publication date: | 1st August 2007 |
| Author: | David M Howard |
| Publisher: | Moody Publishers |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 450 pages |
| Genres: |
Old Testaments Jewish texts: Tanakh, Torah, Nevi’im, Ketuvim Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts |
Rich rewards await readers who dig deep into the historical books of the Old Testament. Incredible events, amazing love stories, larger-than-life personalities, and deep theological themes are just some of the treasures found in Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther.
These books tell the story of the nation of Israel and the God who loves her, punishes her, and always brings this recalcitrant people back to Himself. It is really the story of all of us.
David M. Howard Jr. provides an in-depth introduction to the Old Testament historical books, focusing first on the overarching themes of historical narrative in general. He then turns his attention to each book, considering topics like:
From the conquest of Canaan to the fall of Jerusalem, from war to peace and back to war, from kings and queens to farmers and housewives-David Howard covers it all in this invaluable introduction to the Old Testament historical books.
An Introduction to the Old Testament Historical Books features in the following genres: Old Testaments, Jewish texts: Tanakh, Torah, Nevi’im, Ketuvim, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts
An Introduction to the Old Testament Historical Books is available in Hardback
An Introduction to the Old Testament Historical Books was written by David M Howard and published by Moody Publishers
An Introduction to the Old Testament Historical Books has 450 pages
£27.45