From Abraham to Paul: A Biblical Chronology, 2nd ed.

by Andrew E. Steinmann

Publisher:

Concordia Publishing House

, 2024

Overview

From Abraham to Paul: A Biblical Chronology is a historical tour of the Bible, beginning with the life of Abraham and concluding with Paul and his Second Missionary Journey. In between, author Andrew E. Steinmann takes readers through the events of the Bible, giving readers understanding of Scripture by placing it in the context of history. This second edition is updated throughout to reflect new research.

Praise for From Abraham to Paul

Andrew Steinmann has placed biblical scholarship in his debt by this meticulous and magnificent addition to (indeed, replacement of) such magisterial works on biblical chronology as those by Edwin Thiele and Jack Finegan, the former limited to Israel’s United Monarchy and the latter embracive of the full canon. Grounded in primary texts, Steinmann lays out here a foundation that doubtless will provide the basis for all subsequent discussions of biblical chronology, an indispensable preliminary to a proper understanding of the biblical narrative.

—Eugene H. Merrill, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Old Testament Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary, Distinguished Professor of Old Testament Interpretation, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

I can see this work appealing to both specialists and non-experts in the field, and indeed even to interested laypeople. Its combination of detailed table of contents, well organized and straightforward presentation, and especially the abundance of charts and graphics suggests that it will serve well as a reference tool. I very much appreciate Dr. Steinmann’s even-handed and respectful tone. I say this because, although Steinmann assumes an unabashedly conservative posture with respect to the Scriptures and the Church’s traditional hermeneutic, he does not shy away from engaging scholarship that proceeds from different presuppositions. While arguing against opinions and conclusions with which he is at odds—for example those of higher critics—Steinmann does not belittle or condescend. . . . Where he synthesizes and explains the well-founded conclusions of previous scholarship, he does so clearly and effectively. On the other hand, in those places where he challenges consensus views and presents new proposals, he does so persuasively, on the basis of careful research and well-reasoned arguments.

—Robert A. Sorensen, PhD, Associate Professor of Greek and Theology, Concordia University Chicago

Product Details

• Title: From Abraham to Paul: A Biblical Chronology
• Author: Andrew E. Steinmann
• Edition: SECOND EDITION
• Publisher: Concordia Publishing House
• Print Publication Date: 2024
• Logos Release Date: 2025
• Pages: 340
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Bible › Chronology--Handbooks, manuals, etc; Bible › Chronology--Charts, diagrams, etc
• ISBNs: 9780758678614, 0758678614
• Resource ID: LLS:FRMABTPLABC
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2025-11-25T22:29:33Z

About Andrew E. Steinmann

Andrew E. Steinmann holds a BS from the University of Cincinnati, an MDiv from Concordia Theological Seminary (Ft. Wayne) and a PhD in Near Eastern Studies from the University of Michigan. He has served as pastor of St. John Lutheran Church, Fraser, Michigan (1981–86); taught at Concordia College, Ann Arbor (1986–91); served as editor at God’s Word to the Nations Bible Society (1991–94); served as staff pastor at Lutheran Home, Westlake, Ohio (1995–2000); and taught at Ashland University and Seminary (1996–2000). He is currently Professor of Theology and Hebrew at Concordia University Chicago, where he has served since 2000.