Old Testament History: An Overview of Sacred History and Truth

by Wilbur Fields

Publisher:

College Press

, 1996

Overview

Old Testament History was written with one intended purpose—to enable every Christian to become a better Bible student. Professor Wilbur Fields has written an insightful and challenging study that illuminates God’s one and only plan evident in the Old Testament—to reconcile a people for himself through the coming Messiah.

The format is easily teachable while leading the student into a deeper understanding and application of the Old Testament narrative. The purpose is to expose and explain the spiritual significance of the Old Testament Scriptures that are able to make you wise for salvation (2 Timothy 3:14-17). This commentary is not designed to be just a text. Old Testament History contains all the study guides, questions, and insights you need to understand and apply God's word in your life.

This outstanding overview of the Old Testament has stood the test of time as a reliable and useful resource. This classic will help you understand the Old Testament as well as to apply those rich teachings in your daily life. Adopted by Bible Colleges across the United States as the main commentary on the Old Testament narrative, Old Testament History has become a favorite with professors as well as students. Rewritten, expanded, and updated, this edition of Old Testament History stands ready to instruct a new generation.

Contents

Top Highlights

“The bitter experience of captivity in Babylon permanently cured the Jews of idolatry,” (Page 598)

“All parts of the Old Testament contain prophecies and illustrations that predicted the coming of Christ or pointed toward it.” (Page 11)

“because the holy Scriptures are able to make us wise unto salvation (2 Tim. 3:15)” (Page 11)

“The Old Testament is the background for the New Testament.” (Page 11)

“We think that Sheshbazzar and Zerubbabel are two names referring to the same person. But most scholars consider them to be two individuals living at the same period. It is uncertain.” (Page 617)

Product Details

• Title: Old Testament History: An Overview of Sacred History & Truth
• Author: Wilbur Fields
• Publisher: College Press
• Print Publication Date: 1996
• Logos Release Date: 2009
• Pages: 668
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Jews › History--To 70 A.D; Bible. O.T. › History of Biblical events
• ISBNs: 9780899006468, 0899006469
• Resource ID: LLS:OTHISTCP
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-02-15T21:24:45Z

About Wilbur Fields

Wilbur Fields attended Phillips University, Enid, Oklahoma. He received his B. Th. from San Jose Bible College, and his M. B. L. from Ozark Christian College. He was ordained into the ministry in 1946 at the First Christian Church, Hugoton, Kansas. In 1965 was asked to serve on the faculty of Ozark Bible College. He served there thirty-seven years in the Old Testament department, teaching Old Testament History and Old Testament Archaeology. He has taken part in thirteen archaeological excavations in Israel including the probable location of Ai. He has done evangelistic work in Barbados, Taiwan, Australia, and Jamaica, and has written numerous books and articles.