Introducing the Old Testament: A Short Guide to Its History and Message
Overview
Introducing the Old Testament: A Short Guide to Its History and Message is an abridged edition of the bestselling book, An Introduction to the Old Testament. This rich guide makes Old Testament scholarship accessible to the average reader. Renowned Bible scholar Tremper Longman III gathers the best historical research and literary analysis to lead the reader through each book of the Old Testament. Most significantly, Longman explores the meaning of each book in light of its cultural setting. Abbreviated chapters highlight key research discoveries, ensuring that the information is both significant and manageable. Including questions at the end of each chapter for group discussion or personal reflection, Introducing the Old Testament makes the words, history, and culture of biblical times come alive for readers. Laypersons as well as church leaders will take away a solid understanding of the historical background and theological message of the Old Testament and be inspired to apply biblical truths to their lives.
Top Highlights
“Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar all argue that Job suffers because he is a sinner” (Page 86)
“In the New Testament, Jesus and the composers of the Gospels associated much, if not all, of the Pentateuch with Moses” (Pages 14–15)
“By describing the main character as a righteous, God-fearing man who suffers horribly, the book of Job makes it clear that not all suffering is related to sin.” (Page 88)
“While the book is not about suffering, the story also makes the point that suffering is often mysterious in its origin.” (Page 88)
“describes the failure of kingship in general to provide the leadership that would allow Israel to” (Page 68)
- Title: Introducing the Old Testament: A Short Guide to Its History and Message
- Author: Tremper Longman III
- Publisher: Zondervan
- Print Publication Date: 2012
- Logos Release Date: 2013
- Pages: 192
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. O.T. › Introductions
- ISBNs: 9780310517443, 9780310291480, 0310517443, 0310291488
- Resource ID: LLS:NTRDCNGLDTSTMNT
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T01:57:24Z
Tremper Longman III serves as Distinguished Scholar and Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at Westmont College. He has written over 35 books, including commentaries on Genesis, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Daniel, Nahum, and Revelation. His books have been translated into 18 different languages. In addition, as a Hebrew scholar, he is one of the main translators of the popular New Living Translation, and has served as a consultant on other popular Bible translations, including The Message, the New Century Version, the Christian Standard Bible, and the Common Bible. He has also edited and contributed to a number of study Bibles and Bible dictionaries, most recently The Baker Illustrated Bible Dictionary.
He earned his BA from Ohio Wesleyan University, his MDiv from Westminster Theological Seminary, and both his MPhil and PhD from Yale University. Dr. Longman and his wife, Alice, have three sons and eight grandchildren.