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Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey (Encountering Biblical Studies)
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Average Rating:  out of 19 Reviews
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Price: $49.99
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Sale: $26.39
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Manufacturer: Baker Academic
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EAN (European Article Number): 9780801031700
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Author: Bill T., Arnold::Bryan E., Beyer
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Publisher: Baker Academic
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Edition: 2nd
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Dewey Decimal Number: 221.61
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Publication Date: 2008-05-01
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Reading Level: 528
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Description: The bestselling Encountering the Old Testament has become the leading Old Testament survey text. Now the second edition has been updated throughout with revisions to the text, sidebars, bibliographies, notes, and indexes. The accompanying CD-ROM has been radically revised to demonstrate its close connection to the text and includes links to study aids, videos, and photos. The book's numerous helpful features include full-color illustrations, photographs, sidebars, focus boxes, learning objectives, chapter outlines and summaries, and study questions.
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Customer Reviews
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Review Summary: Excellent purchase |
Date: 2007-05-12 |
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Details: When I received my book it was in top condition. The delivery was prompt. I was pleasantly surprised with my purchase and the delivery. |
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Review Summary: Exhibit A |
Date: 2007-04-02 |
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Details: This text was introduced into evidence by me in a federal discrimination case against a public community college in South Florida. The book is completely inappropriate for use in public colleges. It is not simply "broadly evangelical". It adopts the views of the religious right on every subject from evolution to homosexuality to premarital sex.
The jury which heard the case was outraged, finding a "gross betrayal of the public trust" in the selection of texts, among other things.
This book is designed for people who do not ask questions, who take the Bible literally and who are predisposed to a particular agenda. If you do not meet all of these particular criteria, find a better book. There are plenty. |
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Review Summary: Excellent intro to the OT |
Date: 2007-02-22 |
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Details: If you're a pastor, seminary student, or a layperson who needs a good, informative, and easy to read introduction to the Old Testament then this book will be perfect for you. Many OT introductions/surveys that are out there are either 1) too technical and academic, or 2) liberal/modernist. This introduction is solidly evangelical, easy to understand, and academic enough for even the novice biblical scholar.
The strength of the book is that it does not only survey each of the books in the Old Testament section by section but by topics of significance in each book. For instance, when the authors talk about the book of Genesis they do not only discuss what each of the 50 chapters say but about what the author said about the nature of election, the Abrahamic promise, the covenant, etc. Pretty much everything is covered regarding each book (authorship, date, place of writing, etc.).
Another feature of the book that will attract more novice pastors and students of the Bible is the colourful pictures that are abundantly printed in the book. Though some may find this comical, I think it added to the charm of this book. Pictures, graphs, maps, etc. help readers understand the background of each of the OT books better.
Finally, one other thing I really liked about this book is that the authors discuss side-issues related to the OT. The chapters on the historical background of the OT (chap. 2) and the introduction to the Prophetic books (chap. 24) are well written, informative, and orthodox. Sure, the authors could have written more deeply on these chapters but the intended audience demanded that they do not go too deeply in these matters.
Overall, I would highly recommend this book for those who want a better understanding of the OT books. Though it is not that scholarly and deep, it is still good enough for what it intends and many students of the Bible will find rich information that will greatly help in their personal spiritual growth and ministry. |
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Review Summary: Great survey, enjoyable to read! |
Date: 2007-02-03 |
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Details: Very readable and appropriately thorough for its intended purpose. Dr. Beyer is an excelent Bible teacher intent on leading students into a deeper understanding of God's Word and that comes through in this text. A great jumping off point for studying the Old Testament. |
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Review Summary: Arnold & Beyer a versatile, readable text, |
Date: 2007-01-03 |
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Details: This book was chosen as a textbook by the teacher of a class in which I enrolled. Beautifully illustrated, and heavily re-inforced by bullets, summaries, and review questions, this volume would easily lend itself to the high school student. More scholarly works are referenced for further reading. |
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