{"product_id":"opening-the-old-testament-hardback-9781405125000","title":"Opening the Old Testament (Hardback) 9781405125000","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eOpening the Old Testament\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Colleagues who have been teaching introductory Hebrew Bible should know that there is now a truly creative and absolutely reader-friendly introductory textbook on the market.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e–Kristin de Troyer, Claremont School of Theology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\"This is a very successful attempt to 'open' the Old Testament for the reader with no specialist knowledge. By concentrating on selected passages in detail, Katharine Dell introduces the major themes and genres of the Bible in an accessible way, and then provides the background information needed to understand the bigger picture. An invaluable guide for anyone puzzled or intrigued by the Old Testament.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e–John Barton, University of Oxford\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Upon opening Katherine Dell’s \u003ci\u003eOpening the Old Testament\u003c\/i\u003e, the reader will encounter a lucid treatment of ancient Israel’s Psalmody, a refreshing way of introducing the daunting world of Old Testament literature. This is a new textbook designed for a new generation of readers. It deserves to be used widely.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e–William P. Brown, Columbia Theological Seminary\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eKatharine Dell (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781405125000, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 1 February 2008\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e240 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.1 x 19.7 x 2.3 cm, 0.617 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"A traditional, pious Christian will find in this book encouragement to open the Old Testament.... A reader will learn that the Old Testament is more diverse (and perhaps more interesting) than he or she may have expected.\" (\u003ci\u003eExpository Times\u003c\/i\u003e, March 2009)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis succinct and innovative book shows readers how to read and appreciate the Old Testament: as history, as literature or as theology. Offering an ideal ‘taster’ of Old Testament themes and issues, the book encourages students to explore various forms of interpretation and develop a lively interaction with the texts. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdeal for those with little experience and knowledge of the Old Testament who need an introduction to how to read it, and why it is still relevant to our world today\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegrates key themes and approaches in Old Testament scholarship, including theological, literary, and historical interpretations\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten from a predominantly Christian perspective, covering issues relating to the nature of the Old Testament, its authority, and contemporary relevance.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eList of Figures. \u003cp\u003eList of Maps.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. What is the Old Testament?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. How to ‘Open’ the Old Testament.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. How to ‘Open’ the Old Testament for Ethical Guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Opening the Old Testament Theologically.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Opening Difficult or Liberating Texts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Religion \u0026amp; beliefs [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Religion \u0026amp; beliefs\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Religion%20\u0026amp;%20beliefs%20%5BHR%5D%22\"\u003eHR\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52437757821208,"sku":"9781405125000","price":80.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781405125000.jpg?v=1784938369","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/opening-the-old-testament-hardback-9781405125000","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}