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The State of Old Testament Studies: A Survey of Recent Research
This book surveys the current landscape of Old Testament studies, offering readers a concise guide to contemporary academic discussions.

Bringing together a diverse group of experts, The State of Old Testament Studies provides an informed introduction to the many fields of Old Testament research by recognized scholars, presents basic questions in each subfield, surveys the primary methods of answering these questions, engages prominent solutions, and cites relevant and up-to-date resources. It is an extensive guide to current research and an ideal supplemental textbook for a variety of courses on the Old Testament.
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The State of Old Testament Studies: A Survey of Recent Research
This book surveys the current landscape of Old Testament studies, offering readers a concise guide to contemporary academic discussions.

Bringing together a diverse group of experts, The State of Old Testament Studies provides an informed introduction to the many fields of Old Testament research by recognized scholars, presents basic questions in each subfield, surveys the primary methods of answering these questions, engages prominent solutions, and cites relevant and up-to-date resources. It is an extensive guide to current research and an ideal supplemental textbook for a variety of courses on the Old Testament.
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The State of Old Testament Studies: A Survey of Recent Research

The State of Old Testament Studies: A Survey of Recent Research

The State of Old Testament Studies: A Survey of Recent Research
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The State of Old Testament Studies: A Survey of Recent Research

Overview

This book surveys the current landscape of Old Testament studies, offering readers a concise guide to contemporary academic discussions.

Bringing together a diverse group of experts, The State of Old Testament Studies provides an informed introduction to the many fields of Old Testament research by recognized scholars, presents basic questions in each subfield, surveys the primary methods of answering these questions, engages prominent solutions, and cites relevant and up-to-date resources. It is an extensive guide to current research and an ideal supplemental textbook for a variety of courses on the Old Testament.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781540963659
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Publication date: 11/05/2024
Pages: 512
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

H. H. Hardy II (PhD, University of Chicago) is professor of divinity at Beeson Divinity School, Samford University, in Birmingham, Alabama.

M. Daniel Carroll R. (Rodas) (PhD, University of Sheffield) is Scripture Press Ministries Professor of Biblical Studies and Pedagogy at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. He taught for many years in Guatemala and then at Denver Seminary.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Ancient Linguistic and Cultural Contexts
1. Language and Text of the Hebrew Bible H. H. Hardy II and Christopher J. Fresch
2. Ancient Versions and Textual Criticism of the Old Testament Eric J. Tully
3. Qumran and the Scrolls from the Judean Desert Drew Longacre
4. Archaeology and History: Late Bronze Age-Iron Age I Ralph K. Hawkins
5. Archaeology and History: Iron Age II Cynthia Shafer-Elliott and Deirdre N. Fulton
6. Archaeology and History: Neo-Babylonian and Persian Periods Jason M. Silverman
7. Archaeology and History: Hellenistic Period Jordan J. Ryan
8. Archaeology and Israelite Religions Richard S. Hess
9. Biblical Iconography Brent A. Strawn
10. Israelite Prophecy in Its Ancient Near Eastern Context John W. Hilber
Part 2: Old Testament Scripture
11. Old Testament Canons Stephen G. Dempster
12. The Pentateuch Samuel L. Boyd
13. Joshua, Judges, and Ruth David T. Lamb
14. Samuel-Kings Rachelle Gilmour
15. Chronicles Kenneth Ristau
16. Ezra-Nehemiah and Esther Aubrey E. Buster
17. The Psalms Jamie A. Grant
18. Wisdom Literature Will Kynes
19. Prophetic Literature: Major Prophets Brad E. Kelle
20. Prophetic Literature: Minor Prophets Daniel C. Timmer
21. Apocalyptic Literature Stephen L. Cook
Part 3: Interpretive Approaches
22. Studies of Ideology Mark G. Brett
23. Environmental Approaches Sandra Richter
24. Old Testament Ethics M. Daniel Carroll R.
25. Gender and Sexuality Katherine Davis
26. Inner-Biblical Exegesis Katharine J. Dell
27. Literary Approaches Tremper Longman III
28. Migration Studies C. A. Strine
29. Reading in Context Bo H. Lim
30. Social-Scientific Approaches Matthew J. M. Coomber
31. Theological Interpretation Heath A. Thomas
32. Old Testament Theology Stephen B. Chapman
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