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Cover page; title page; copyright page; contents; abbreviations; introduction; part 1. the books of the law; 1. genesis; 2. exodus; 3. leviticus; 4. numbers; 5. deuteronomy; part 2. the books of the prophets: the former prophets; 6. joshua; 7. judges; 8. samuel; 9. kings; part 3. the books of the prophets: the latter prophets; 10. isaiah; 11. jeremiah; 12. ezekiel; 13. hosea; 14. joel; 15. amos; 16. obadiah; 17. jonah; 18. micah; 19. nahum; 20. habakkuk; 21. zephaniah; 22. haggai; 23. zechariah; 24. malachi; part 4. the books of the writings; 25. psalms; 26. job; 27. proverbs; 28. ruth.
29. song of songs30. ecclesiastes; 31. lamentations; 32. esther; 33. daniel; 34. ezra-nehemiah; 35. chronicles; bibliography; index.

From two expert scholars comes a comprehensive study of the dating of the Hebrew Bible The age of the Hebrew Bible is a topic that has sparked controversy and debate in recent years. The scarcity of clear evidence allows for the possibility of many views, though these are often clouded by theological and political biases. This impressive, broad+'ranging book synthesizes recent linguistic, textual, and historical research to clarify the history of biblical literature, from its oldest texts and literary layers to its youngest. In clear, concise language, the authors provide a comprehensive overview that cuts across scholarly specialties to create a new standard for the historical study of the Bible. This much+'needed work paves the path forward to dating the Hebrew Bible and understanding crucial aspects of its historical and contemporary significance.

From the women's Bible to the women's Bible : the history of feminist approaches to the Hebrew Bible -- A career as a feminist biblical scholar : four stories -- Gendering the Hebrew Bible : methodological considerations -- Rape, enslavement, and marriage : sexual violence in the Hebrew Bible -- Ruth, Jezebel, and Rahab as other women : integrating postcolonial perspectives -- Denaturalizing the gender binary: queer and masculinity studies as integral to feminist biblical hermeneutics -- Essentializing woman : three neoliberal strategies in Christian right's interpretations on women in the Bible.

Nothing confuses Christian ethics quite like the Old Testament. Some faithful readers struggle through its pages and conclude that they must obey its moral laws but may disregard its ceremonial and civil laws. Others abandon its teaching altogether in favor of a strictly New Testament ethic. Neither option, argues Chris Wright, gives the Old Testament its due.In this innovative approach to Old Testament ethics--fully revised, updated and expanded since its first appearance in 1983 as Living as the People of God (An Eye for an Eye in North America) and including material from Walking in the Ways of the Lord--Wright examines a theological, social and economic framework for Old Testament ethics. Then he explores a variety of 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.This fresh, illuminating study provides a clear basis for a biblical ethic that is faithful to the God of both Testaments.

Some people find the Old Testament to be confusing, out of date, and essentially replaced by the New Testament. They are missing out. The Old Testament offers us a grand narrative that reveals God's work, God's purposes, and God's wisdom. Christopher J. H. Wright fits the pieces together and shows us the coherent whole. Using seven key sentences drawn straight from the Old Testament, he connects the dots and points us toward Jesus. "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.""All peoples on earth will be blessed through you.""You shall have no other gods before me.""How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news."Such sentences as these are not merely beautiful or helpful (though they are that). They are part of the great drama of Scripture, the story of God's plan of redemption that embraces all nations and the whole of his creation. Wright starts from the beginning, describing God's promises and covenants with his people and his mission to bless the world. At the end of this short survey, readers will clearly see God's faithfulness and love for his people and will understand how the Old Testament scriptures prepared for the identity and mission of Jesus as Messiah, Savior, and Lord.

This handy reference book, featuring key articles from the award-winning Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible, provides a book-by-book theological reading of the Old Testament.