ISBN The Old Testament: Text and Context, 3rd Edition book English Paperback 334 pages

The great strength of this book is, as suggested by the title, the blending of matters related to the text and the context of the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible. . . . This textbook does a fine job of preparing the student to read the OT/HB intelligently.'--Phillip Camp, Review of Biblical LiteratureThis new edition of a classroom standard provides students with an accessible introduction to the literature, history, and social context of the Old Testament. Written by two seasoned Old Testament professors, the book pays attention to methodology, archaeology, history, and literary genre and includes illustrations, sidebars, maps, and study questions.ContentsPreface to Third Edition1. Introduction2. The Premonarchic Period3. The Early Monarchic Period4. The Late Monarchic Period5. The Exile and the Persian Period6. The Hellenistic Period7. Concluding RemarksIndexesGlossary of Terms and Concepts