The face of Old Testament studies : a survey of contemporary approaches / edited by David W. Baker and Bill T. Arnold.

Contributor(s): Baker, David W. (David Weston), 1950- | Arnold, Bill TPublication details: Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Books : Apollos, 1999Description: 512 p. ; 24 cmISBN: 0801022150 (Baker Books); 0851117740 (Apollos)Subject(s): Bible. O.T. -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. -- History -- 20th century | Bible. O.T. -- Study and teachingDDC classification: 221.6/09/045 LOC classification: BS1193 | .F33 1999Online resources: Table of contents
Contents:
Text of the Old Testament / Al Wolters -- Epigraphic light on the Old Testament / Mark W. Chavalas and Edwin C. Hostetter -- Archaeological light on the Old Testament / Mark W. Chavalas and Murray R. Adamthwaite -- Literary approaches to Old Testament study / Tremper Longman III -- Pondering the Pentateuch: the search for a new paradigm / Gordon J. Wenham -- Historiography of the Old Testament / V. Philips Long -- Early Israel in recent Biblical scholarship / K. Lawson Younger Jr. -- Historical study of the monarchy: developments and detours / Gary N. Knoppers -- Exile and after: historical study / H.G.M. Williamson -- Israelite prophets and prophecy / David W. Baker -- Wisdom literature / Bruce K. Waltke and David Diewert -- Recent trends in Psalms study / David M. Howard Jr. -- Recent studies in Old Testament apocalyptic / John N. Oswalt -- Religion in ancient Israel / Bill T. Arnold -- Opening windows onto Biblical worlds: applying the social sciences to Hebrew Scripture / Charles E. Carter -- Theology of the Old Testament / R.W.L. Moberly.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Text of the Old Testament / Al Wolters -- Epigraphic light on the Old Testament / Mark W. Chavalas and Edwin C. Hostetter -- Archaeological light on the Old Testament / Mark W. Chavalas and Murray R. Adamthwaite -- Literary approaches to Old Testament study / Tremper Longman III -- Pondering the Pentateuch: the search for a new paradigm / Gordon J. Wenham -- Historiography of the Old Testament / V. Philips Long -- Early Israel in recent Biblical scholarship / K. Lawson Younger Jr. -- Historical study of the monarchy: developments and detours / Gary N. Knoppers -- Exile and after: historical study / H.G.M. Williamson -- Israelite prophets and prophecy / David W. Baker -- Wisdom literature / Bruce K. Waltke and David Diewert -- Recent trends in Psalms study / David M. Howard Jr. -- Recent studies in Old Testament apocalyptic / John N. Oswalt -- Religion in ancient Israel / Bill T. Arnold -- Opening windows onto Biblical worlds: applying the social sciences to Hebrew Scripture / Charles E. Carter -- Theology of the Old Testament / R.W.L. Moberly.