The Books of the Old Testament (SPCK Old Testament Introduction)
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Overview
This second part of David Hinson's three-part Old Testament Introduction explores how the books of the Old Testament came to be written, how they found a place in the Bible and how they reached us in their present form. The author draws on the latest findings of biblical scholars, archaeologists and historians to present the most up-to-date introduction to the Old Testament books possible.
Top Highlights
“The whole evidence of the Bible is that God makes Himself known in the hearts and minds of those who seek to know Him.” (Page 9)
“Foreign nations, 129, 133, 137–138, 144, 146, 152–153, 168, 172, 175, 180–181” (source)
“The reason for God’s judgement was the ‘transgressions of Israel’ (Amos 2:6). The people ought to have known well now to serve God; but the rich were oppressing the poor, traders were dishonest, and judges accepted bribes (Amos 3:2; 5:7, 11–15; 6:12; 8:4–6). The words ‘in the gate’ in these verses refer to the fact that court was usually held in public at the entrance to the towns. Wealthy people were living selfish, indulgent lives, unaware of the troubles that were coming on Israel (Amos 6:1–6). Amos rejected the people’s claim that God was pleased with them because they visited places of worship and made sacrifices there (Amos 4:4, 5; 5:4, 5, 21–24).” (Page 172)
“Most scholars believe that there are at least a few prophecies included in these sections which were not delivered by Jeremiah, but which have been added to the book by an editor who wished to preserve a prophecy though he did not know whose it was. Some scholars believe that there are a large number of these additions, especially among the prophecies concerning the nations.” (Page 144)
“ you will find twenty different ways in which this one word is translated into English in the King James Version” (Page 17)
- Title: The Books of the Old Testament (SPCK Old Testament Introduction)
- Author: David F. Hinson
- Series: SPCK International Study Guide
- Volume: 10
- Publisher: SPCK
- Print Publication Date: 1992
- Logos Release Date: 2007
- Pages: 224
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. O.T. › Introductions
- Resource ID: LLS:BOOKSOT
- Resource Type: text.monograph.introduction.old-testament
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T19:14:34Z
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