
An Introduction to the Old Testament Historical Books
- 456 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
An Introduction to the Old Testament Historical Books
About this book
Rich 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 implications and themes are just part of the t treasure that awaits readers of Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther.
These 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.
David 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.
From 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.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- List of Illustrations
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Abbreviations
- Chapter 1 - Introduction to Historical Narrative
- Chapter 2 - Joshua
- Chapter 3 - Judges
- Chapter 4 - Ruth
- Chapter 5 - 1 & 2 Samuel
- Chapter 6 - 1 & 2 Kings
- Chapter 7 - Historical and Cultural Context for 1 & 2 Kings
- Chapter 8 - 1 & 2 Chronicles
- Chapter 9 - Ezra-Nehemiah
- Chapter 10 - Esther
- Bibliography
- Index of Subjects and Persons
- Index of Authors
- Index of Scriptures