The Historical Books of the Old Testament (the Histories) are: Joshua, Judges, 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings, Ruth, Esther, Ezra, Nehemiah, and 1 and 2 Chronicles. This book is an introduction to the Histories intended for first- or second-year students at theological college or university. It is meant to be read in conjunction with the biblical text. The book includes maps; tables of key facts, chronologies and events; and numerous inset panels. These provide brief treatments of particular topics, suggest questions for thought and discussion, or introduce the reader to issues that require deeper research and reflection.
Designed to help students actively engage with the Old Testament, this title contains questions to encourage further thought.About the AuthorPhilip Satterthwaite is Lecturer in Old Testament and Hebrew at the Biblical Graduate School of Theology, Singapore. Gordon McConville is Professor of O.T. Theology at the University of Gloucestershire, UK. He is author series editor of the Exploring the OT series.
Book InformationISBN 9780281054305
Author Professor Gordon McConvilleFormat Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint SPCK PublishingPublisher SPCK Publishing
Weight(grams) 590g