An introduction to the Bible

Kugler, Robert A. (Author). Hartin, P. J. (Patrick J.) (Added Author).

Summary: "Many current Bible intro volumes focus more on theories about the biblical text than on the text itself. They lack the simplicity that has become increasingly important over the past few decades as basic biblical literacy has declined. Robert Kugler and Patrick Hartin seek to remedy that problem by turning readers back to the text at hand." "Introduction to the Bible is precisely what it claims to be, as it surveys the content of all the biblical books, section by section, focusing on the Bible's theological themes. While including some discussion of the Bible from a historical-critical standpoint, Kugler and Hartin do so to enhance, not obscure, understanding." "Perfect for undergraduates, church study groups, and interested laypeople, Kugler and Hartin's Introduction to the Bible ably delivers on its title."--BOOK JACKET.

Item details

ISBN: 9780802846365
ISBN: 080284636X
Physical Description: print
xxv, 538 pages : illustrations, maps ; 27 cm
Publisher: Grand Rapids, Mich. : W.B. Eerdmans Pub., 2009.

Contents / Notes

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction to the Old Testament : Theme 1. Framework for reading the Old Testament : 2. What is the Old Testament? -- 3. The world of the Old Testament -- 4. Interpreting the Old Testament -- Theme 2. The Pentateuch : 5. Introduction to the Pentateuch -- 6. Genesis 1-11 -- 7. Genesis 12-50 -- 8. Exodus -- 9. Leviticus -- 10. Numbers -- 11. Deuteronomy -- Theme 3. The historical books : 12. Introduction to the historical books -- 13. Joshua -- 14. Judges -- 15. Ruth -- 16. I and II Samuel -- 17. I and II Kings -- 18. The chronicler's history : I and II Chronicles and Ezra-Nehemiah -- 19. Esther -- Theme 4. The writings : 20. Introduction to the wisdom books -- 21. Job -- 22. Psalms -- 23. Proverbs -- 24. Ecclesiastes -- 25. Song of songs -- Theme 5. The prophets : 26. Introduction to the prophets -- 27. Isaiah -- 29. Lamentations -- 30. Ezekiel -- 31. Daniel -- 32. Hosea -- 33. Joel -- 34. Amos -- 35. Obadiah -- 36. Jonah -- 37. Micah -- 38. Nahum -- 39. Habakkuk -- 40. Zephaniah -- 41. Haggai -- 42. Zechariah -- 43. Malachi -- 44. Apocrypha, Pseudepigrapha; and other early Jewish writings : forming the canon of the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible