Old Testaments Books

his collection appeared in the same year as von Rad's The Problem of the Hexateuch and has similarly been unavailable for many years. It contains the most important of Noth's articles including, in addition to the study named in the title, 'Jerusalem and...

A treasury of religious thought and faith--places the symbolic world of the Bible in its original context.

These important papers by a distinguished British Old Testament theologian, many of them previously inaccessible, focus on the theme of continuity and, within that, on the development of prophecy in the Old Testament period.They include studies of...

This unique source book on the subject of Bible characters is a monumental achievement to benefit Christians who want to have information on biblical characters at their fingertips. The Bible contains more than three thousand named men, all of whom are...

This book discusses the supernatural in Scripture, including the scope and significance of events and embodiments.

A work of commanding range and penetration. . . . The skilful translation has made von Rad 's book accessible to a greatly enlarged circle of readers. This, the most distinctive of modern Old Testament Theologies, has already exercised and will continue...

Drawing on traditions of Jewish biblical commentary, the author employs the Creation account in Genesis to show how understanding God's creativity can give us courage to go on when we contemplate a future of continued trials and failures, because we can...

Informed by literary theory and Homeric scholarship as well as biblical studies, Biblical Narrative and the Death of the Rhapsode sheds new light on the Hebrew Bible and, more generally, on the possibilities of narrative form. Robert S. Kawashima...

First published in 1966 in only a small edition, and long unavailable, this collection of Professor von Rad's most influential articles has become something of a collector's item. In addition to the study which provides its title other works in it...

Arranged in probable order of composition, this judicious selection of key passages from Hebrew Prophets is accompanied by an introduction to their historical setting and short essays on their influence on later literature.

Short, accessible, and easy-to-understand, 60 Second Scholar books distill key insights of biblical scholars for the average reader. In Brief Insights on Mastering the Bible, author Michael Heiser provides tips for unlocking each section of the Bible.

In this six-session video Bible study, bestselling author Kathie Lee Gifford explores how God is always willing to travel to "the other side" to meet us when we are in need of his mercy, love, and grace.

This all-new update to the MacArthur Bible Study Series continues Dr. John MacArthur's examination of the whole of Scripture, focusing on key chapters and passages of Scripture from the Old Testament.

Philo's Portrayal of Moses in the Context of Ancient Judaism presents the most comprehensive study of Philo's De Vita Mosis that exists in any language. Feldman, well known for his work on Josephus and ancient Judaism, here paves new ground using...

In this comprehensive introduction to Messianic Judaism, David Rudolph and Joel Willitts present a collection of articles by both Messianic Jews and Gentile Christians. Introduction to Messianic Judaism offers a thorough examination of the ecclesial...

12 character studies from the Old Testament reveal surprisingly modern emotions, decisions, and dilemmas in the lives of individuals like David and Rahab, Daniel and Ruth - all of whom ultimately love Jehovah in a way today's teens can understand. 12...

Four Views on Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design presents the current 'state of the conversation' about origins among evangelicals representing four key positions: Young Earth Creationism, Old Earth (Progressive) Creationism, Evolutionary...

Lawrence A. Hoffman's inquiry into the reasons for the canonization of the Jewish style synagogue service between the eighth and eleventh centuries presents a novel reinterpretation of the available evidence that will have repercussions for studies of...

This book discusses major themes and critical issues of the Old Testament in a way that relates to current experience, context and culture.

What possible connections could there be between a modern-day spy, the biblical person of Job, and YOU? More than you may think!Dr. Gary C. Huckabay brings out the life applications of Job by comparing the biblical saga to James R. Hannibal's celebrated...

Since ancient tales of terror speak all to frighteningly of the present, Trible's aim is here to tell what she calls 'sad stories': tales of terror with women as victims. Belonging to the sacred scriptures of synagogue and church, these narratives yield...

This collaboration between two scholars from different fields of religious studies draws on three comparative data sets to develop a new theory of purity and pollution in religion, arguing that a culture's beliefs about cosmological realms shapes its...

The Book of Isaiah speaks in troubled times.Its message for God’s people Israel stretches across prosperity, loss, disaster and the beginnings of a fresh hope.It is rooted in the events of its time and conveys God’s message about how to be...

A concise, one volume commentary that provides helpful insights into the background and meaning of the Bible.

How does a virtuous young woman who is one of God's own chosen people deal with an undesirable future determined by the plans of a tyrant? Hadassah knows glorious promises that fill the scriptures. She knows the history of God's deliverance and...

'Miller and Hayes has long been my number one recommended textbook for classes on the history of ancient Israel and Judah. While I may not agree with every word, I know of nothing like it for the systematic way in which it sets out the whole range of...

The original appearance of this book was enthusiastically greeted by Sir Godfrey Driver: 'The interest of this little book is out of all proportion to its size; for Dr Kohler has compressed an immense amount of information into a small space. He...

The Blood Covenant: A Primitive Rite And Its Bearing On Scripture is a book written by Henry Clay Trumbull in 1885. The book explores the concept of blood covenant, which is a primitive rite that involves the shedding of blood as a symbol of a binding...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...