Key Themes of the Old Testament: A Survey of Major Theological Themes (Key Themes of the Bible)

by David E. Graves

Publisher:

David Elton Graves

, 2013

Overview

Graves provides an informative and accessible read that explores the Bible, not as a survey of history, but by examining twelve interconnecting themes, including the history of the English Bible, biblical revelation, inspiration, transmission of the text, creation, sin and the human condition, protoevangelium, sovereignty of God, covenant, biblical law, Israelite worship, and the prophets. He provides an overview of what the Old Testament is all about and how it relates to the New Testament. Learn how the covenant is connected to the law and the law is related to the Old Testament sacrificial system. What has Genesis 3:15 to do with the rest of the Bible? Graves answers the kind of questions that the average reader of the Bible wants answered and not simply the answers that scholars think readers should hear.Numerous detailed maps, charts, tables, and photographs are included illustrating the Old Testament context. Helpful breakout panes, dealing with “Quotes from Antiquity,” “Moments in History,” and “Facts from Archaeology,” provide an interesting and informative understanding of the cultural and historical background of the Bible. A glossary defines technical terms, and extensive footnotes and the hundreds of books listed in the “For Further Study” breakout panes and bibliography, index of subjects and authors, provide an invaluable resource to readers for future study.An engaging resource intended for laypeople who want to know more about the Old Testament, whether in seminary courses, college classrooms, church groups or personal study.

Key Features

• Explores the Old Testament by examining twelve interconnecting themes
• Answers questions that the average reader has about the Old Testament
• Includes numerous detailed maps, charts, tables, and photographs illustrating the Old Testament context

Contents

• Index of Images
• Abbreviations
• Preface
• Archaeological Periods
• Introduction
• Chapter One – History of the English Bible
• Chapter Two – Biblical Revelation
• Chapter Three – Inspiration
• Chapter Four – Transmission of the Text
• Chapter Five – Creation Context
• Chapter Six – Sin and the Human Condition
• Chapter Seven – Protoevangelium
• Chapter Eight – Sovereignty of God
• Chapter Nine – Covenant
• Chapter Ten – Biblical Law
• Chapter Eleven – Israelite Worship
• Chapter Twelve – Prophets
• Chapter Thirteen – Conclusion
• Glossary
• Bibliography
• Index of Subjects
• Index of Authors

Product Details

• Title: Key Themes of the Old Testament: A Survey of Major Theological Themes (Key Themes of the Bible)
• Author: David E. Graves
• Series: Key Themes of the Bible
• Publisher: David Elton Graves
• Print Publication Date: 2013
• Pages: 368
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• ISBNs: 9781478122692, 1478122692
• Resource ID: LLS:KYTHMSLDTHMSBBL
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2025-08-08T22:52:32Z