Encountering the Old Testament (Encountering Biblical Studies)

This new edition of a bestselling evangelical survey of the Old Testament (over 180,000 copies sold) has been thoroughly updated and features a beautiful new interior design. It is lavishly illustrated with four-color images, maps, and charts and retains the pedagogical features that have made the book so popular:· chapter outlines, objectives, and summaries· study questions· sidebars featuring primary source material, ethical and theological issues, and contemporary applications· lists of key terms, people, and places· further reading recommendations· endnotes and indexesThe book is supplemented by web-based resources through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources, offering course help for professors and study aids for students.