This book introduces beginners to biblical scholarship in clear language and readable style. The authors, all leading international scholars, focus on key issues for Old Testament study, raising questions that students will inevitably encounter as they move forward in their studies, including history, theology, ethics, method, worldview, and the relationship of Old Testament to New.
John Barton is Oriel and Laing Professor of Old Testament at Oxford University.
David J. A. Clines is emeritus professor of biblical studies at the University of Sheffield.
Paul Joyce is a university lecturer.