The Promise and the Blessing: A Historical Survey of the Old and New Testaments

by Michael A. Harbin

Publisher:

Zondervan

, 2005

Overview

The Bible is a collection of writings that together tell a unified story. But exactly how do all the pieces fit together?

In a single volume, The Promise and the Blessing connects the dots of the Old and New Testament books to reveal the big picture of salvation history. Organized chronologically rather than canonically, this book traces the flow of Israel’s history and shows how the New Testament proceeds out of the Old. It begins with God’s creation of the cosmos and the initial problem of the fall of man. Then it traces God’s solutions to that problem as he selects first one man, Abraham, then his line, and then the nation of Israel to provide the Messiah. Finally, it focuses on the Messiah himself and looks at how the gospel of Jesus was spread throughout the known world.

The Promise and the Blessing is easy to use and ideal for anyone who wants to understand the grand narrative of the Bible. It features numerous beautiful, full-color photos, as well as sidebars and brief, fascinating breakouts of supplementary information. Maps, illustrations, summaries, and insightful notes help to illuminate the text.

In the Logos edition, this volume is enhanced by amazing functionality. Important terms link to dictionaries, encyclopedias, and a wealth of other resources in your digital library. Perform powerful searches to find exactly what you’re looking for. Take the discussion with you using tablet and mobile apps. With Logos Bible Software, the most efficient and comprehensive research tools are in one place, so you get the most out of your study.

Contents

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Product Details

• Title: The Promise and the Blessing: A Historical Survey of the Old and New Testaments
• Author: Michael A. Harbin
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Print Publication Date: 2005
• Logos Release Date: 2013
• Pages: 688
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible › History of Biblical events--Textbooks
• ISBNs: 9780310514763, 0310514762
• Resource ID: LLS:PROMBLESSHARBIN
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T02:24:39Z

About Michael A. Harbin

Michael A. Harbin is the chair of the biblical studies, Christian education, and philosophy department at Taylor University, and is the author of To Serve Other Gods.