The Old Testament Story (6th Edition) - Softcover

Tullock, John H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130946354 ISBN 13: 9780130946355

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 2001

Synopsis

Designed for readers 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 book provides complete coverage of 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. The volume addresses the Bible and those who study it, the geographical and historical setting for the old testament prior to 1200 B.C.E., Israel's beginning and people, Israel's time of glory, the history of the Northern Kingdom, Rehoboam to Hezekiah (922-687 B.D.E.), Manasseh to Zedekiah, the exile and the postexilic period, wise men and psalm singers and the time of silence. For anyone interested in a comprehensive introduction to the stories of the Old Testament.

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: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0130946354
• ISBN 13: 9780130946355
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 409