A Survey of Old Testament Introduction is a valuable resource for understanding the conservative position on Old Testament issues. In this revised volume, the study of the Old Testament is approached from both general and specific viewpoints.
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Content Overview:
- The book addresses various topics related to the Old Testament, including canonicity, historicity, inspiration, textual problems, and higher criticism.
- It dissects each book of the Old Testament individually, covering issues such as biblical creationism, Noah’s Ark and the flood, authorship, chronology, and alleged language, style, and theme differences.
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Authorship:
- Gleason L. Archer Jr., a respected scholar in Old Testament and Semitic studies.
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Conservative Perspective:
- The book defends the conservative view on Old Testament issues.
- It provides evidence supporting canonicity, historicity, and inspiration.
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Critical Examination:
- Archer engages with critical views, including higher criticism.
- He evaluates textual problems and authorship questions.
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Usefulness:
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A Survey of Old Testament Introduction is valuable for students, scholars, and laypeople who want to explore these topics from a conservative standpoint.
