Old Testament Documents Are They Reliable and Relevant?

Name: Old Testament Documents Are They Reliable and Relevant?
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ISBN: 9780830819751

ISBN-10: 0830819754

ISBN-13: 9780830819751

Edition: 2001

Authors: Walter C. Kaiser

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Can you trust what you read in the Old Testament?Are its documents historically reliable?Are its teachings relevant in the twenty-first century?These are important questions for all who believe that Christianity is a religion founded on events that took place in space-time history, indeed for all who care about truth and meaning in life.In this thought-provoking book Walter C. Kaiser Jr. makes the case that the Old Testament documents are both historically reliable and personally and socially relevant. He begins by looking at the origins of the Old Testament books and how well their texts were preserved. Next he explores Old Testament history, giving close attention to the book of Genesis,…

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List price: $30.00
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Publication date: 8/17/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 239
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.25" long x 0.70" tall
Weight: 0.770
Language: English

Walter C. Kaiser Jr. (PhD, Brandeis University) is distinguished professor emeritus of Old Testament and president emeritus of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts. Dr. Kaiser has written over 40 books, including Toward an Exegetical Theology: Biblical Exegesis for Preaching and Teaching; The Messiah in the Old Testament; and The Promise-Plan of God; and coauthored An Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics: The Search for Meaning. Dr. Kaiser and his wife, Marge, currently reside at Kerith Farm in Cedar Grove, Wisconsin. Dr. Kaiserï¿½s website is www.walterckaiserjr.com. Walter C. Kaiser, (hijo) (Ph.D., Brandeis University) es profesor distinguido de Antiguo…



Introduction: Does It Matter?



Are the Old Testament Canon & Text Reliable?



How Did the Old Testament Originate?



Which Books Belong to the Old Testament Canon?



How Well Was the Text of the Old Testament Preserved?



Is the History of the Old Testament Reliable?



How Reliable Is Genesis 1--4?



How Reliable Is Genesis 4--11?



Are the Historical Accounts of the Patriarchs True?



Does Archaeology Help the Case for Reliability?



Are the Stories of the Exodus & Conquest Reliable?



Are the Chronologies of the Old Testament Kings Trustworthy?



Is the Message of the Old Testament Reliable?



How Reliable Is the Message of the Torah?



How Reliable Are the Wisdom Writings?



How Reliable Are the Prophets?



Is the Message of the Old Testament Relevant for Today?



How Relevant Is Old Testament Narrative for Us?



How Relevant Is Old Testament Torah for Us?



How Relevant Is Old Testament Prophecy for Us?



How Relevant Are the Wisdom Materials & the Psalms?


Epilogue: What Is the Old Testament All About?


Glossary of Terms


Author Index


Subject Index


Scripture Index