Encountering the Old Testament : A Christian

'œI highly recommend this volume to all who read the Old Testament. . . .This is a five star recommendation.' '”Messenger

Editor's Preface

12

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Publisher's Preface

13

(3)

To the Professor

16

(1)

To the Student

17

(1)

Abbreviations

18

(1)

Acknowledgments

19

(2)

What Is the Old Testament and Why Study It?

21

(14)

Where and When Did the Events of the Old Testament Take Place?

35

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PART 1 Encountering the Pentateuch

Introduction to the Pentateuch: The Birth of God's People

63

(14)

Genesis 1--11: The Prelude to Israel

77

(12)

Genesis 12--50: The Patriarchs: Ancestors of Israel's Faith

89

(14)

Exodus: A Miraculous Escape

103

(14)

Leviticus: Instructions for Holy Living

117

(10)

Numbers: Failure in the Desert

127

(14)

Deuteronomy: Restoring the Covenant

141

(16)

PART 2 Encountering the Historical Books

Introduction to the Historical Books: The History of Israel's Nationhood

157

(10)

Joshua: Conquest and Division

167

(14)

Judges and Ruth: Israel's Moral Crisis

181

(14)

1 Samuel: God Grants a King

195

(14)

2 Samuel: David's Reign

209

(12)

1 Kings: The Glory of Solomon and the Beginning of the End

221

(16)

2 Kings: The End of National Israel

237

(14)

1 & 2 Chronicles: A Look Back

251

(12)

Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther: A Time to Rebuild

263

(18)

PART 3 Encountering the Poetical Books

Introduction to the Poetical Books: The Literature of God's People

281

(8)

Job: One Man's Search for Justice

289

(14)

Psalms: The Songbook of Ancient Israel

303

(10)

Proverbs: Advice on Living in God's World

313

(12)

Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs: Israelite Faith in Everyday Life

325

(14)

PART 4 Encountering the Prophets

Introduction to the Prophets: Voices of God's Servants

339

(14)

Isaiah 1--39: Prophet of Judah's Royal Court

353

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Isaiah 40--66: Great Days Are Coming!

369

(14)

Jeremiah 1--20: Struggling with God's Call

383

(10)

Jeremiah 21--52 and Lamentations: Dealing with Disaster

393

(14)

Ezekiel 1--24: Rough Days Are Coming!

407

(10)

Ezekiel 25--48: God's Planning an Exciting Future!

417

(10)

Daniel: The Kingdom of God---Now and Forever

427

(12)

Hosea, Joel, and Amos: A Call for Repentance and a Promise for Blessing

439

(12)

Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah: God's Plan for the Nations

451

(12)

Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi: Rebuilding a People

463

(12)

Epilogue

475

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Endnotes

477

(11)

Subject Index

488

(12)

Scripture Index

500

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Name Index

510

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Encountering the Old Testament : A Christian Survey

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