Engaging the Old Testament: how to read biblical narrative, poetry, and prophecy well
This introductory textbook invites students into the depths and riches of the Old Testament, showing its relevance for Christian readers.
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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Grand Rapids
Baker Academic
2023
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| In: | Year: 2023 |
| Reviews: | [Rezension von: Hernández, Dominick S., 1980-, Engaging the Old Testament : how to read biblical narrative, poetry, and prophecy well] (2024) (Herbst, John W.)
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| IxTheo Classification: | HA Bible |
| Further subjects: | B
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| Summary: | This introductory textbook invites students into the depths and riches of the Old Testament, showing its relevance for Christian readers. Intro -- Endorsements -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Dedication -- Acknowledgments -- Preface -- 1. What's the Old Testament "God" to Do with Me? -- 2. The Commitment to Really Reading -- 3. From Talking to Tablets to Tabernacle to Today -- 4. Reading from Today Back to the Text -- 5. The Confessions of a Close Reader -- 6. How the Old Testament Is Told -- 7. Learning to Love the Law? -- 8. Seeds of Remembrance -- 9. Redeeming Rahab the Conqueror -- 10. Why Is the Book of Judges So Weird? -- 11. Hannah and Ruth -- 12. King David's True Legacy -- 13. Divided Allegiances to Divided Kingdom -- 14. How Biblical Poets Wrote Poetry -- 15. How Biblical Poets Wrote Poetry -- 16. Metaphors and Retributive Justice in the Poetry of Job -- 17. How Prophets Prophesy -- 18. How to Engage Poetic Prophecy -- 19. Who Is Isaiah's Suffering Servant? -- Postscript -- Bibliography -- Scripture Index -- Subject Index -- Back Cover. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (358 pages) |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4934-3658-3 |
