An Introduction to the Old Testament Historical Books

by David M. Howard Jr.

Publisher:

Moody

, 1993

Overview

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.

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.

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:

Authorship and date

Place in the canon

Historical and cultural context

Theology of the book

Special issues pertaining to the book

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.

Key Features

• Awaits readers who dig deep into the historical books of the Old Testament.
• Tells the story of the nation of Israel and the God who loves her.
• Provides an in-depth introduction to the Old Testament historical books

Product Details

• Title: An Introduction to the Old Testament Historical Books
• Author: David M. Howard Jr.
• Publisher: Moody
• Print Publication Date: 1993
• Logos Release Date: 2024
• Pages: 450
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subject: Bible. O.T. Historical Books › Introductions
• ISBNs: 9780802441553, 0802441556
• Resource ID: LLS:INTROOTHISTOBK
• Resource Type: text.monograph.introduction.old-testament
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-02-28T20:16:13Z

About David M. Howard Jr.

DAVID M. HOWARD Jr. (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 An Introduction to the Old Testament Historical Books, What Makes a Missionary, and The Structure of Psalms 93-100, as well as several dozen articles in scholarly journals and Bible encyclopedias. He resides in Shoreview, Minnesota.