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paperbackCouples of the Old Testament
LifeGuide Bible Studies
by Dale Larsen and Sandy Larsen
The Old Testament tells the stories of fascinating men and women in relationship: couples who overcome all obstacles to be together, in-laws who can’t stand each other, and a husband who takes back his wife when she becomes a prostitute. This nine-session LifeGuide® Bible Study helps you learn important lessons about marriage, God, and yourself.
Number of Studies: 9
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paperbackSinai and the Saints
Reading Old Covenant Laws for the New Covenant Community
by James M. Todd III
What should Christians do with all the laws in the Old Testament? James Todd makes a bold claim by contending that as followers of Jesus Christ who stand under a new covenant, Christians are no longer subject to any of the Old Testament laws. With wit and insight, Todd helps us understand how the laws given at Mount Sinai should be read by those called to live as saints.
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paperbackWisdom for Faithful Reading
Principles and Practices for Old Testament Interpretation
by John H. Walton
The church has often lost its way in reading the Old Testament for lack of sound principles of interpretation. John Walton offers a consistent approach to give us confidence as faithful interpreters, laying out his tried-and-true practices developed over four decades in the classroom. You may never read the Old Testament the same way again.
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paperbackGod Behaving Badly
Is the God of the Old Testament Angry, Sexist and Racist?
by David T. Lamb
God has a bad reputation. Many think of God as wrathful and angry, smiting people for no apparent reason. But the story is more complicated than that. Without minimizing the sometimes harsh realities of the biblical record, David Lamb unpacks the complexity of the Old Testament and assembles an overall picture that gives coherence to our understanding of God in both Old and New Testaments.
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paperbackWonders from Your Law
Nexus Passages and the Promise of an Exegetical Intertextual Old Testament Theology
by Kevin S. Chen
Foreword by Stephen G. DempsterThrough the orienting lens of nexus passages, biblical scholar Kevin Chen offers a constructive, evangelical approach to the Old Testament that is both exegetical and intertextual. In this thorough analysis, Chen shows how these nexus passages serve as lexical, thematic, and theological hubs for understanding the Old Testament.
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hardcoverThe IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament
IVP Bible Background Commentary Set
by John H. Walton, Victor H. Matthews, and Mark W. Chavalas
This unique commentary provides historical, social and cultural background for each passage of the Old Testament. From Genesis through Malachi, this single volume gathers and condenses an abundance of specialized knowledge, and includes a glossary, maps and charts, and expanded explanations of significant background issues.
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paperbackOld Testament Characters
LifeGuide Bible Studies
by Peter Scazzero
Abraham is an unforgettable portrait of faith. Daniel is a classic example of holiness. And through her willingness to risk her own life, Esther shows us what commitment means. This twelve-session LifeGuide® Bible Study introduces you to twelve remarkable lives described in the Old Testament. The stories of these people from the ancient past can help you learn to live well even today.
Number of Studies: 12
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paperbackOld Testament Ethics for the People of God
by Christopher J. H. Wright
Nothing confuses Christian ethics quite like the Old Testament. Christopher Wright examines a theological, social, and economic framework for Old Testament ethics, exploring themes in relation to contemporary issues: economics, the land and the poor, politics and a world of nations, law and justice, society and culture, and the way of the individual.
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hardcoverDictionary of the Old Testament: Prophets
The IVP Bible Dictionary Series
Edited by Mark J. Boda and J. Gordon McConville
With this new volume, IVP's Black Dictionary series completes its coverage of the Old Testament canonical books. A true compendium of recent scholarship, the volume includes 115 articles covering all aspects of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, the twelve "minor prophets" and Daniel.
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paperbackReclaiming the Old Testament for Christian Preaching
Edited by Grenville J. R. Kent, Paul J. Kissling, and Laurence A. Turner
Based on the conviction that the Old Testament texts are a vital and dynamic part of the Christian canon and pertinent to Christian practice, this stimulating volume offers guidance for expository preaching and practical suggestions for understanding the message of its diverse literature.
