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Zondervan Quick-Reference Library August 1, 1998
When busy people want to know more about the Bible and the Christian faith, the Zondervan Quick-Reference Library offers an instant information alternative. Covering the basics of the faith and Bible knowledge in an easy-to-use format, this series helps new Christians and seasoned believers find answers to their questions about Christianity and the Bible. The information is presented in units of one or two pages, so that each section can be read in a few minutes. The Zondervan Quick-Reference Library makes important knowledge affordable, accessible, and easy to understand for busy people who don't have a lot of time to read or study.

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John Sailhamer (Ph.D., UCLA) is scholar in residence at Northwestern College, St. Paul, Minnesota, and professor of Hebrew Scriptures at Western Seminary, Portland, Oregon. He is the author of the commentary on Genesis in the Expositor’s Bible Commentary, The Pentateuch as Narrative, the NIV Compact Bible Commentary, and Introduction to Old Testament Theology

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When busy people want to know more about the Bible and the Christian faith, the Zondervan Quick-Reference Library offers an instant information alternative. Covering the basics of the faith and Bible knowledge in an easy-to-use format, this series helps new Christians and seasoned believers find answers to their questions about Christianity and the Bible. The information is presented in units of one or two pages, so that each section can be read in a few minutes. The Zondervan Quick-Reference Library makes important knowledge affordable, accessible, and easy to understand for busy people who don’t have a lot of time to read or study.

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  • Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  • Paperback: 96 pages
  • Publisher: Zondervan (August 1, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0310203910
  • ISBN-13: 978-0310203919
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #206,087 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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John H. Sailhamer is professor of Old Testament at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in Brea, California and was formerly senior professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. His other works include An Introduction to Old Testament Theology and The NIIV Compact Bible Commentary.

 

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3.0 out of 5 stars NOT SO GOOD, February 5, 2009
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ALTHOUGH THE CONTENT IS VERY INTERESTING IT IS PRINTED IN VERY LOW QUALITY PAPERBACK PAPER AND LACKS ALMOST ALL KIND OF SIGNIFICANT ILUSTRATIONS.UNLESS YOU ARE VERY INTERESTED IT LOOKS VERY BORING TO READ ,ALBEIT AT THE END THE CONTENT IS OK
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Before we look more closely at the history of the Old and New Testament, we should give that history as it has been traditionally told, and then update and correct that account. Read the first page
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compositional view, sacred criticism, textus receptus
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New Testament, Old Testament, Hebrew Bible, English Bible, King James Version, Majority Text, Grand Canyon, Revised Version, William Tyndale, Asia Minor, Middle Ages, Eastern Church, Mark's Gospel, Great Bible, Greek-speaking Jews, Holy Spirit, New International Version, British Museum, Davidic King, Hebrew Scriptures, Promised Land, Word of God
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