{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-the-old-testament-historical-books-hardcover","title":"An Introduction to the Old Testament Historical Books - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid M. Howard Jr\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRich rewards await readers who dig deep into the historical books of the Old Testament. Incredible events, amazing love stories, larger-than-life personalities, and deep theological themes are just some of the treasures found in Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 \u0026amp; 2 Samuel, 1 \u0026amp; 2 Kings, 1 \u0026amp; 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese books tell the story of the nation of Israel and the God who loves her, punishes her, and always brings this recalcitrant people back to Himself. It is really the story of all of us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid M. Howard Jr. provides an in-depth introduction to the Old Testament historical books, focusing first on the overarching themes of historical narrative in general. He then turns his attention to each book, considering topics like: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthorship and date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace in the canon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and cultural context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheology of the book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial issues pertaining to the book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the conquest of Canaan to the fall of Jerusalem, from war to peace and back to war, from kings and queens to farmers and housewives--David Howard covers it all in this invaluable introduction to the Old Testament historical books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDAVID M. HOWARD Jr\u003c\/b\u003e. (B.S., Geneva College; M.A., Wheaton College; A.M., Ph.D., The University of Michigan), is professor of Old Testament at Bethel Theological Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is the author of four books, including \u003ci\u003eAn Introduction to the Old Testament Historical Books, What Makes a Missionary\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Structure of Psalms 93-100\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as several dozen articles in scholarly journals and Bible encyclopedias. He resides in Shoreview, Minnesota.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 456\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.14 x 9.02 x 6.38 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 01, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757576913184,"sku":"9780802441553","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/191151ef156010b81f4f83c4af2a2338.webp?v=1780105563","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/an-introduction-to-the-old-testament-historical-books-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}