{"product_id":"old-testament-today-a-journey-from-ancient-context-to-contemporary-relevance-9780310498209","title":"Old Testament Today: A Journey from Ancient Context to Contemporary Relevance","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis proven Old Testament text with a wealth of full-color images helps readers connect the world of the Old Testament with today's world. \u003cem\u003eOld Testament Today, 2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e Edition\u003c\/em\u003e, newly revised, includes a book-by-book survey, new maps and graphics, and other updates throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnique among Old Testament surveys, \u003cem\u003eOld Testament Today, 2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e Edition\u003c\/em\u003e not only provides an orientation to the world of the Old Testament, but also builds a bridge between the original audience and modern readers, demonstrating why the ancient message is important for faith and life today. It goes beyond basic content to help students understand what the Scriptures mean and how to apply them personally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaking readers progressively through the Old Testament, this text: (1) presents the details of the content, focusing on the story line, historical background, and literary information that address the original setting and audience; (2) focuses on theology perspectives and on issues of the author's purpose and the universal message of the text, building a bridge between the original audience and today's audience; and (3) develops an understanding of the relevance of the Old Testament writings to today's Christian, showing how they can be applied in personal faith and practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHill, Andrew E.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eAndrew E. Hill (PhD, University of Michigan) is professor of Old Testament studies at Wheaton College in Illinois. He is the coauthor with John Walton of \u003cem\u003eA Survey of the Old Testament\u003c\/em\u003e and the author of Malachi in the Anchor Bible commentary series. His articles have appeared in such scholarly publications as \u003cem\u003eHebrew Annual Review, Journal of Biblical Literature\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eVetus Testamentum\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWalton, John H.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eJohn H. Walton (PhD, Hebrew Union College) is professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College Graduate School. He is the author or coauthor of several books, including \u003cem\u003eChronological and Background Charts of the Old Testament; Ancient Israelite Literature in Its Cultural Context; Covenant: God's Purpose, God's Plan; The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament;\u003c\/em\u003e and\u003cem\u003e A Survey of the Old Testament.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zondervan Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50644464992530,"sku":"9780310498209","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0f715591-c587-4785-8a34-9996a7647959.jpg?v=1733110908","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/old-testament-today-a-journey-from-ancient-context-to-contemporary-relevance-9780310498209","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}