{"product_id":"old-testament-introduction-back-to-basics-9798886861860","title":"Old Testament Introduction: Back to Basics","description":"\u003cp\u003eInterpret with clarity and preach with conviction. Dr. Michael Barrett blends scholarly rigor with practical applications, calling his approach \"a new book from an old-school perspective.\" His Old Testament Introduction will become an essential tool for students, pastors, and Bible teachers who seek exegetical precision and impactful insights. Forged by a seasoned evangelical scholar with decades in the classroom and the pulpit, Dr. Barrett's work stands on this bedrock conviction: Scripture is God's inspired Word. From that foundation, readers are equipped to tackle critical theories while understanding the timeless relevance of the Old Testament for Christians today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Tables\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral Introduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. The Books of the Bible\u003cbr\u003eExcursus 1: \u003ci\u003eHigher Criticism Relating to the Bible's Origin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. The Words of the Bible\u003cbr\u003e3. The Time of the Bible\u003cbr\u003e4. Archaeology and the Bible\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecial Introduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction to the Pentateuch\u003cbr\u003e5. Genesis\u003cbr\u003eExcursus 2: \u003ci\u003eThe Old Testament versus Ancient Near East Texts\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6. Exodus\u003cbr\u003eExcursus 3: \u003ci\u003eMiracles\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcursus 4: \u003ci\u003eYahweh, The Divine Name\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7. Leviticus\u003cbr\u003e8. Numbers\u003cbr\u003e9. Deuteronomy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction to the Historical Books\u003cbr\u003e10. Joshua\u003cbr\u003eExcursus 5: \u003ci\u003eWho Are the Hebrews?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11. Judges and Ruth\u003cbr\u003e12. Samuel\u003cbr\u003e13. Kings\u003cbr\u003eExcursus 6: \u003ci\u003eBaal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14. Postexilic Histories\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Poetic and Wisdom Books\u003cbr\u003e15. Job\u003cbr\u003eExcursus 7: \u003ci\u003eOld Testament Theology of Life after Death\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e16. Psalms\u003cbr\u003eExcursus 8: \u003ci\u003eIdentification of Messianic Psalms\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e17. Proverbs\u003cbr\u003e18. Ecclesiastes\u003cbr\u003e19. Song of Solomon\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction to the Prophets\u003cbr\u003e20. Obadiah\u003cbr\u003eExcursus 9: \u003ci\u003eThe Day of the Lord\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e21. Joel\u003cbr\u003e22. Jonah\u003cbr\u003e23. Amos\u003cbr\u003e24. Hosea\u003cbr\u003e25. Micah\u003cbr\u003e26. Isaiah\u003cbr\u003e27. Nahum\u003cbr\u003e28. Zephaniah\u003cbr\u003e29. Habakkuk\u003cbr\u003e30. Jeremiah and Lamentations\u003cbr\u003e31. Ezekiel\u003cbr\u003e32. Daniel\u003cbr\u003eExcursus 10: \u003ci\u003eDaniel 11, Before and After\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e33. Haggai\u003cbr\u003e34. Zechariah\u003cbr\u003eExcursus 11: \u003ci\u003eZechariah's Visions\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e35. Malachi\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfterword: Personal Reflections\u003cbr\u003eGlossary of Terms and Expressions\u003cbr\u003eWorks Cited\u003cbr\u003eScripture Index\u003cbr\u003eSubject Index\u003cbr\u003eCredits and Permissions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichael Barrett serves as senior research professor of Old Testament at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. He was previously the president of Geneva Reformed Seminary and taught for 30 years at Bob Jones University. Known for his Old Testament scholarship, he has authored many books and numerous articles for professional journals and religious publications. He and his wife, Sandra, have two sons and five grandchildren.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reformation Heritage Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51603318243602,"sku":"9798886861860","price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d99673db-56d8-4135-bd07-19cfcad2a667.jpg?v=1757433754","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/old-testament-introduction-back-to-basics-9798886861860","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}