An Introduction to the Old Testament Historical Books - by David M Howard Jr (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>Rich rewards await readers who dig deep into the historical books of the Old Testament. Incredible events, amazing love stories, larger-than-life personalities, and deep theological themes are just some of the treasures found in Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther.</p><p>David M. Howard Jr. provides an in-depth introduction to the Old Testament historical books, focusing first on the overarching themes of historical narrative in general. He then turns his attention to each book, considering topics like: </p><ul><li>Authorship and date</li><li>Place in the canon</li><li>Historical and cultural context</li><li>Theology of the book</li><li>Special issues pertaining to the book</li></ul><p>From the conquest of Canaan to the fall of Jerusalem, from war to peace and back to war, from kings and queens to farmers and housewives--David Howard covers it all in this invaluable introduction to the Old Testament historical books.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Rich rewards await readers who dig deep into the historical books of the Old Testament. Incredible events, amazing love stories, larger-than-life personalities, and deep theological themes are just some of the treasures found in Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther.</p><p>These books tell the story of the nation of Israel and the God who loves her, punishes her, and always brings this recalcitrant people back to Himself. It is really the story of all of us.</p><p>David M. Howard Jr. provides an in-depth introduction to the Old Testament historical books, focusing first on the overarching themes of historical narrative in general. He then turns his attention to each book, considering topics like: </p><ul><li>Authorship and date</li><li>Place in the canon</li><li>Historical and cultural context</li><li>Theology of the book</li><li>Special issues pertaining to the book</li></ul><p>From the conquest of Canaan to the fall of Jerusalem, from war to peace and back to war, from kings and queens to farmers and housewives--David Howard covers it all in this invaluable introduction to the Old Testament historical books.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>DAVID M. HOWARD Jr</b>. (B.S., Geneva College; M.A., Wheaton College; A.M., Ph.D., The University of Michigan), is professor of Old Testament at Bethel Theological Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is the author of four books, including <i>An Introduction to the Old Testament Historical Books, What Makes a Missionary</i>, and <i>The Structure of Psalms 93-100</i>, as well as several dozen articles in scholarly journals and Bible encyclopedias. He resides in Shoreview, Minnesota.
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