Chronological and Background Charts of the Old Testament (Zondervan Charts) [Paperback]

John H. Walton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 30, 1994

Charts provide visual organization that is ideal for teaching, learning, and review. Facts, connections, parallels, and contrasts can be grasped easily at a glance. This revised edition of Chronological and Background Charts of the Old Testament includes 42 new charts and 18 revised charts. The charts cover historical, literary, archaeological, and theological aspects of the Old Testament, its background, and biblical studies. Among the 100 charts are: - Genealogies . . . - Comparative Ancient Near-Eastern Chronology - Parallels between Law and Wisdom The Kings of Judah and Israel . . . - Treaty Format and Biblical Covenants - Dynasties of the Northern Kingdom . . . - Principles for Word Studies - Messages of the Pre-Exilic Minor Prophets . . . - Angel of the Lord in the Old Testament

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From the Back Cover

Charts provide visual organization that is ideal for teaching, learning, and review. Facts, connections, parallels, and contrasts can be grasped easily at a glance. This revised edition of Chronological and Background Charts of the Old Testament includes 42 new charts and 18 revised charts. The charts cover historical, literary, archaeological, and theological aspects of the Old Testament, its background, and biblical studies. Among the 100 charts are: - Genealogies . . . - Comparative Ancient Near-Eastern Chronology - Parallels between Law and Wisdom The Kings of Judah and Israel . . . - Treaty Format and Biblical Covenants - Dynasties of the Northern Kingdom . . . - Principles for Word Studies - Messages of the Pre-Exilic Minor Prophets . . . - Angel of the Lord in the Old Testament

About the Author

John 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 Chronological 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; and A Survey of the Old Testament.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan; Revised edition (October 30, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310481619
• ISBN-13: 978-0310481614
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,207 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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John H. Walton (Ph.D., Hebrew Union College) is professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College. Previously he was professor of Old Testament at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois. Some of his books include Ancient Near Eastern Thought Essential Bible Companion), Old Testament Today (with Andrew Hill), Genesis NIV Application Commentary and IVP Bible Background Commentary (with Victor Matthews and Mark Chavalas).

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Necessary Tool for teaching or studying the Bible, September 9, 2006

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I first purchased this chart book back in my college days (several years ago). Loved it then, and even more so now. Thank you Lord for tools like this. I've used it many times in bible study (either personal study or facilitating classes). You just can't beat the charts, brief explainations, clear format. The New Testament companion is great, as well as the Church History version, Theology version and Philosophy version. Definitely essentials in every person's library. And if not for you, get it for your kids. They really need to see things visually to understand anything anyway!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for the Bible Scholar..., January 22, 2007

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This book is a great resource for the Bible scholar, or just someone interested in studying the Old Testament.

The book is filled with charts and graphs that help to put the timeline and other events and prophecies of the Old Testament in perspective.

A very helpful tool!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Organization at Your Fingertips, October 15, 2010

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This review is from: Chronological and Background Charts of the Old Testament (Zondervan Charts) (Paperback)

Ever been reading through the Bible and had a hard time figuring out exactly how history fits into the Biblical narrative? Did Abraham get to play with his grandkids, Jacob and Esau? How long did the Flood last? How can one easily identify all the kings of Israel? If you answered, read a chart about it, you're absolutely correct!

Chronological and Background Charts of the Old Testament is an invaluable resource for any Bible student - layperson or scholar. 118 pages covering 102 charts on everything from Bible chronology to ancient Near Eastern history to comparisons of various Bible study methods, this book has the chart you need to help you put the Bible into context.

Great for personal use or group study, these charts provide the reader with unparalleled visual organization that get you the information you want without making you spend hours trying to figure it out. It's a great resource, and I certainly recommend it! Definitely came in handy during my college-level class on Genesis.