Boadt, Lawrence <br/><br/>
Reading the Old Testament :  an introduction. 

 - Makati :  St. Paul Pub,  [c1993] 
 - 571 p.:  illus. ;  21 cm. 
<br/><br/>Contents: Introducing the Old Testament The People and lands of the Old Testament Archaeology and the Old Testament Literary tools for Old Testament study The Pentateuch Genesis 1--11: The Preface to Israel's story Genesis 12--50: The Patriarchs The Exodus from Egypt The Covenant and journey to Canaan (Exodus 19 through Numbers) The Israelite possession of Canaan: the books of Joshua and Judges Canaanite religion and culture "A king like those of other nations": the books of Samuel and Kings Daily life in ancient Israel Israelite worship and prayer The Kingdom split into two The great prophets of the eighth century The last days of the Kingdom of Judah Jeremiah and the Deuteronomic history Prophechy during the Babylonian exile Sing Us a Song of Zion The Struggle to restore the land (540-500 B.C. ) Life in the post-exilic community The cultivation of wisdom Faith confronting new challenges The closing of the Old Testament Themes of Old Testament theology 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Bible. O.T.--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BS 1140.3  / .B63 221.6  / B630