The Old Testament Story - Softcover

Tullock, John H.; McEntire, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131538985 ISBN 13: 9780131538986

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 2005

Synopsis

For Introduction to the Old Testament courses. Designed for students with little or no knowledge of the Old Testament, this text provides complete background detail as it follows the story told by the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible. Examines the separate biblical books and illustrates the literary structure of each of the books of the Protestant Christian Old Testament/Hebrew Bible.

About this title

From the Publisher:

This comprehensive exploration of the Old Testament is ideal for those who know little or nothing about the Bible. Widely adopted for its clear, lively writing style, interesting illustrations, and exceptional readability, it explores the development of Old Testament literature and provides the geographical and historical background necessary to understand it.

From the Back Cover:

Designed for students with little or no knowledge of the Old Testament, this invaluable sourcebook focuses on the canon's content in a highly readable and accessible presentation. The text provides complete background detail as it follows the story told by the Old Testament. It examines the separate biblical books and illustrates the literary structure of each of the books of the Protestant Christian Old Testament and the Hebrew Bible.

This new edition includes:

• An analysis of the Bible's books as pieces of literature
• More relevant and targeted study questions
• An analysis of both the 39 books of the Protestant Christian Old Testament and the Hebrew Bible
• Updated photographs, illustrations and maps
• Updated bibliography
• New softcover format

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0131538985
• ISBN 13: 9780131538986
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 423