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This volume introduces ancient Israel's Scriptures, or the Hebrew Bible, commonly called the Old Testament. It also traces the legacy of monotheism first found in the pages of the Old Testament. Where pertinent to the message of the Old Testament, the book explores issues of history, comparative religions, and sociology, while striking a balance among these topics by focusing primarily on literary features of the text. In addition, frequent sidebar discussions introduce the reader to contemporary scholarship, especially the results of historical-critical research and archaeology. Along the way, the book explores how the Old Testament conceptualized and gave rise to monotheism, one of the most significant developments in history, giving this study a currency for twenty-first-century readers.
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'Arnold has provided an introduction to the Old Testament for the twenty-first century unlike any other to date. Recognizing the influence of this collection on the three great monotheistic faiths of today, Arnold explores the significance of monotheism throughout Israel's Scriptures while also providing a thorough, balanced, and informed introduction to the texts themselves. Highly recommended!' W. Dennis Tucker, Jr, George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University

'This is one of the best resources I've seen in a long time. The clarity of writing makes this a perfect primer for those who are new to the Bible. The breadth of topics makes it a wonderful review for those who are well versed in the Scriptures. I will be recommending this work to students and colleagues alike!' Roy L. Heller, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University

'In this volume, Bill T. Arnold adopts a literary approach to the Old Testament that also pays particular attention to monotheism: one of its signal contributions to religious history. The result is a truly interesting, highly engaging, and deeply relevant introduction. A further boon: Arnold's erudition, considered adjudication of contested matters, and pedagogical savvy are on display at every turn.' Brent A. Strawn, Emory University

'… this very accessible and beautifully edited introduction certainly deserves its place among other textbooks in its genre …' H. Debel, Ephemerides Theologicae Lovanienses

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This volume introduces the Old Testament and traces the legacy of monotheism first found in the pages of Israel's Scriptures.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press; 1st edition (29 May 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 438 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0521705479
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0521705479
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 18.9 x 2.51 x 24.61 cm
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Bill T. Arnold (Ph.D., Hebrew Union College) is the Paul S. Amos Professor of Old Testament Interpretation at Asbury Theological Seminary. While at Asbury, he has held administrative positions, first as Director of Postgraduate Studies and then as Vice President of Academic Affairs/Provost.

His research encompasses Old Testament and ancient Near Eastern studies, both separately and in combination. He specializes in Pentateuchal interpretation and is currently writing a two-volume commentary on Deuteronomy, the first installment of which appeared in 2022 (NICOT; Eerdmans). He has written on many aspects of Old Testament interpretation, including Hebrew language and the history of Israelite religion. Past publications have taken up specific portions of the Hebrew Bible (Genesis and 1-2 Samuel), as well as a grammar (“A Guide to Biblical Hebrew Syntax,” with John H. Choi), and introductory materials (“Who Were the Babylonians?” and “Encountering the Old Testament,” with Bryan E. Beyer).

Arnold served as co-chair of the Genesis Program Unit for the Society of Biblical Literature 2017-2021 (with Professor Naomi Steinberg, DePaul University), and since 2019 serves as co-chair of the SBL Deuteronomy Program Unit (with Dr. Harald Samuel, University of Oxford). Previously, he served on the Board of Trustees of the American Schools of Oriental Research, 2007-2011, and ASOR’s Committee on Publications, 2008-2014.

Arnold is General Editor (Hebrew Bible/Old Testament) for the New Cambridge Bible Commentary series (NCBC), Editor of the Baker Commentary on the Old Testament: Pentateuch (BCOTP), and Associate Editor of the New International Commentary on the Old Testament (NICOT). He served as an editor for the Old Testament notes in “The Wesley Study Bible” (Abingdon, 2009) and co-translator of Genesis for the Common English Bible (Abingdon, 2011).

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It's awesome! It's rented so obviously there are highlights or underlined passages, but nothing that hinders your reading/ability to read what it says. I'm enjoying it so far!
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I enjoyed the content of the book which is so informative. It is relevant to my area of class's research
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This book strikes me as taking too friendly an approach toward those who believe in multiple authors of Isaiah and does not come down hard enough on the JEDP theory of OT Higher Criticism. This is not good in a day of postmodernism when many no longer believe in objective or absoolute truth.

Part of my training in Foundations of OT Interpretation was to understand and critique the JEDP theory which Dr. Oswalt did not accept and Dr. Arnold is no fan of either. I'm more like Dr. Oswalt in both critiquing the JEDP theory and holding to the Jewish and the church father's view of one Isaiah authorship behind the book.

Otherwise, the book does contain good information and helpful explanations. It's brevity in comparison with the lengthy OT Introduction by R.K. Harrison is a reflection of our times in which students are not as interested or willing to read like was true 30 years ago. My NT History and Criticism professor, Dr. Wang, once complained to me about how students "no read like they once did." From my perspective, I think every generation of seminary students needs to have a Dr. Oswalt and Dr. Wang in their educational experience.
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