An Old Testament Theology: A Canonical and Thematic Approach (Hardcover)
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Publisher: Zondervan
Author: Waltke, Bruce
ISBN-10: 0310218977 | ISBN-13: 9780310218975
Binding: Hardcover
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One of Andreas Köstenberger's Best Books of 2007
Named "Bible Reference & Study Book of the Year" for 2008 by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association.
 The Old Testament is more than a religious history of the nation of Israel. It is more than a portrait gallery of heroes of the faith. It is even more than a theological and prophetic backdrop to the New Testament. Beyond these, the Old Testament is inspired revelation of the very nature, character, and works of God. As renowned Old Testament scholar Bruce Waltke writes in the preface of this book, the Old Testament's every sentence is "fraught with theology, worthy of reflection."
This book is the result of decades of reflection informed by an extensive knowledge of the Hebrew language, the best of critical scholarship, a deep understanding of both the content and spirit of the Old Testament, and a thoroughly evangelical conviction. Taking a narrative, chronological approach to the text, Waltke employs rhetorical criticism to illuminate the theologies of the biblical narrators. Through careful study, he shows that the unifying theme of the Old Testament is the "breaking in of the kingdom of God." This theme helps the reader better understand not only the Old Testament, but also the New Testament, the continuity of the entire Bible, and ultimately, God himself.
959 Pages
Published in 2007
About the Author: Bruce K. Waltke (ThD, Dallas Theological Seminary; PhD, Harvard University), acknowledged to be one of the outstanding contemporary Old Testament scholars, is professor of Old Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida, and professor emeritus of biblical studies at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. He has authored and coauthored numerous books, commentaries, and articles and has contributed to various dictionaries and encyclopedias. |
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One of Andreas Köstenberger's Best Books of 2007
"Exegetically and theologically it is all pure gold, and every teacher of the Old Testament will gain new insights from working through it. It is a fitting crown to a very distinguished career."
- J. I. Packer, A member of the board of governors and professor of theology at Regent College.
"Bruce Waltke's An Old Testament Theology is truly a great work from the hand and heart of a great evangelical biblical theologian. Bearing the marks not only of hard work and responsible exegesis, but also a lifetime of creative thought and reflection on central biblical texts, Waltke's Theology will immediately join the ranks as the standard by which evangelicals will measure all future publications in this field."
- John H. Sailhamer, Author of Introduction to Old Testament Theology.
In An Old Testament Theology Bruce Waltke shares his lifetime of devout scholarly study of the Bible. He is a master interpreter, and all of us—scholars, clergy, and laypeople—benefit greatly from this tremendous insights into the text. This book is a must read for all who study the Old Testament.
- Tremper Longman III, Visiting Professor of Old Testament, Westminster Theological Seminary.
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By T. Pruitt [blog] on June 09, 2009
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Bruce Waltke's "An Old Testament Theology" is a beautiful example of devout scholarship. Dr. Waltke's considerable exegetical skills and theological insights come together in this thoroughly readable volume. Any student who wants to learn the Old Testament will want this great book. |
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