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    Old Testament Introduction: Text, Interpretation, Structure, Themes

    By Robin Routledge

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    The Old Testament is part of the canon of Christian Scripture and, as such, has continuing significance for the church. However, the writings are set within a different historical era, a different culture and a different religious context. To understand the Old Testament in a meaningful way, it must be read against its historical, cultural and theological background.

    Here, Robin Routledge enables readers to engage with the text. He discusses:

    ? date, authorship, the writers’ intention and purpose, and significant textual issues
    ? key scholarly approaches to the text, including historical-critical and literary approaches

    To help us comprehend and interpret the Old Testament, and so apply it to current belief and praxis, Routledge includes an overview of exegetical and hermeneutical approaches. He also offers some guidance through the maze of new treatments and terminology.

    The volume provides specific introductions to the sections and books of the Old Testament, following the canonical order of the Hebrew text. In addition, Routledge notes key distinctive issues and points to sources for further study.

    The author’s hope is that this volume will not only aid students but will also benefit others who want to take the Old Testament seriously, and to apply its message to the life and ministry of the church today.

    ‘Scholarly and lucid, Old Testament Introduction is designed especially for those who want to understand how to read the Old Testament as Christian Scripture, while doing justice to its nuances and enormous diversity. I commend it warmly.’
    Gordon McConville, Professor of Old Testament Theology, University of Gloucestershire

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherIVP
    Release dateJul 21, 2016
    ISBN9781783594887
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    Old Testament Introduction: Text, Interpretation, Structure, Themes
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    Robin Routledge

    Robin Routledge is senior lecturer in Old Testament at Mattersey Hall in England. He also teaches at the International Baptist Theological Seminary in Prague and the Continental Theological Seminary in Brussels.

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