{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-the-old-testament-historical-books-1","title":"An Introduction to the Old Testament: Historical Books","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich rewards await readers who dig deep into the historical books of the Old Testament. Incredible events, amazing love stories, larger-than-life personalities, and deep theological themes are just some of the treasures found in Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 \u0026amp; 2 Samuel, 1 \u0026amp; 2 Kings, 1 \u0026amp; 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese books tell the story of the nation of Israel and the God who loves her, punishes her, and always brings this recalcitrant people back to Himself. It is really the story of all of us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid M. Howard Jr. provides an in-depth introduction to the Old Testament historical books, focusing first on the overarching themes of historical narrative in general. He then turns his attention to each book, considering topics like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:list --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthorship and date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace in the canon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and cultural context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheology of the book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial issues pertaining to the book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:list --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the conquest of Canaan to the fall of Jerusalem, from war to peace and back to war, from kings and queens to farmers and housewives—David Howard covers it all in this invaluable introduction to the Old Testament historical books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring '26\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eRequired FLS textbook for Historical Books course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring '24\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eRequired FLS textbook for Historical Books course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring '23\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eRequired FLS textbook for Historical Books course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring '22\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eRequired FLS textbook for Historical Books course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring '21\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eRequired FLS textbook for Historical Books course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring '20\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eRequired FLS textbook for Historical Books course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring '19\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eRequired FLS textbook for Historical Books course taught by Dr. Brent Olson, Professor of Old Testament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ambassador Publications","offers":[{"title":"An Introduction to the Old Testament: Historical Books","offer_id":51848958837038,"sku":"BN2300","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/1582\/7758\/files\/Introduction-to-the-Old-Testament-Historical-Books_38424146-f7a2-4fa8-9f49-a3cf1351665f.jpg?v=1773541003","url":"https:\/\/store.ambassadorpublications.org\/products\/an-introduction-to-the-old-testament-historical-books-1","provider":"Ambassador Publications","version":"1.0","type":"link"}