An indispensable guide for exploring the literary, historical, and theological issues behind the Old Testament.
The fourth edition of this classic text brings with it a renewed focus on purpose, theology, and message of the Old Testament in a more succinct and more inviting size for students. It provides introductory chapters for each major section of the Old Testament, as well as chapters dealing with issues of interpretation, hermeneutics, theology, geography, archaeology, history, formation of the Old Testament canon, and the Old Testament’s relationship to the New Testament.
For each book of the Old Testament, Hill and Walton address:
- Outline of the Book
- Composition of the Text
- Background
- Purpose and Message
- Structure and Organization
- Major Themes
Complete with updated full-color maps, photos, timelines, charts, study and discussion questions, and recommendations for further reading, the latest edition of this widely acclaimed textbook is a useful and readable tool for students and self-learners who wish to better understand the Old Testament and God’s plans and purposes that it unfolds.