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Introducing the Old Testament: A Historical, Literary, and Theological Survey

by Rolf A. Jacobson

A structured introduction to the Old Testament

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A structured introduction to the Old Testament

Rolf A. Jacobson’s survey approaches the Old Testament through historical, literary, and theological study. It addresses disputed questions by presenting differing perspectives without prescribing a single conclusion or favoring skepticism over faith-based readings. The illustrated volume supports its overview with maps, sidebars, a glossary, and suggestions for further reading. A companion website adds study questions, flash cards, and self-quizzes for students, alongside teaching materials for instructors, making the book’s structure useful in both independent study and classroom settings.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Students beginning the study of the Old Testament
  • Instructors seeking classroom support materials
  • Readers interested in historical, literary, and theological approaches to biblical studies

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Old Testament studiesHistorical interpretationLiterary interpretationTheological perspectives

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Book overview

"Packed with useful information. It deserves a place on every undergraduate religion major's shelf."--Christian Century

This lively, engaging introduction to the Old Testament is critical and theological, lavishly illustrated, and accompanied by a variety of pedagogical aids. It serves as the Old Testament counterpart to Mark Allan Powell's successful Introducing the New Testament (over 105,000 copies sold).

Introducing the Old Testament presents disputed and controversial issues fairly, neither dictating conclusions nor privileging skepticism over faith-based perspectives. The full-color interior is illustrated with photographs and fine art and includes sidebars, maps, a glossary, and further reading suggestions.

A companion website through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources features a wealth of additional resources for students and instructors. Resources for students include chapter objectives, study questions, flash cards, and self-quizzes. Resources for professors include chapter objectives, discussion prompts, pedagogical suggestions, PowerPoint slides, and a test/quiz bank.
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