Introducing the Old Testament Books: A Thorough but Concise Introduction for Proper Interpretation (Biblical Studies Book 1)
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| Rating | : | 4.24 (978 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B015BK6TH6 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 106 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The author is thorough, (providing over 500 footnotes), but at a level that is understandable, and in a concise manner.In this work, Weaver answers important questions such as:who wrote the book?when was it written?where was it written?why was it written?to whom was it written?The author also presents a convincing biblical/conservative response to those critical of the Scriptures, answering such questions as:how was the Pentateuch (Genesis-Deuteronomy) transmitted?who was the Pharaoh of the exodus?when did the exodus occur?are the census numbers recorded in the book of Numbers accurate?is the chronology of the kings recorded in the book of 1 & 2 Kings reliable?does the book of Esther belong in the canon of Scripture?is there more than one author of the book of Isaiah?who was Darius the Mede (a character in the book of Daniel)?is the story of Jonah historical?Additionally, Weaver develops the most important theological themes found within each respective book of the Old Testament.One of the great features of this book, not found
Ever struggle to grasp the background, meaning and flow of the Old Testament? Designed to assist every student of the Word, Weaver masterfully puts the proverbial 'cookies' on the lower shelf. The pages that follow will certainly launch you towards an informed and rewarding study of the first half of your Bible.
A good add to your library High Quality. A good add to your library!. jean blalock said Five Stars. Good study.. An excellent resource for new and mature Christians in understanding the Old Testament books Valerie Caraotta I found this e-book to be quite informative in bringing clarity to the Old Testament books. It is written in a way that locks events into a more understood dimension, while not losing the reader to excessive detail. To help with understanding each book there are charts, pictures, and outlines that can be used along