A Survey of the Old Testament (Second Edition) [Deluxe Edition] [Hardcover]

Andrew E. Hill (Author), John H. Walton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2000

A Survey of the Old Testament goes far beyond simply rephrasing biblical material to provide balanced insights on the literary, historical, and theological issues of each Old Testament book and of the Old Testament as a whole. This revised edition makes the exceptional scope of the first edition more accessible to contemporary readers. A redesigned interior complete with new visuals--maps, photos, timelines, and charts--makes this book more attractive and useful than ever. Treating the books of the Old Testament in the order of the English canon, A Survey of the Old Testament explores the purpose and message of each book and shows how its literary structure has been applied to accomplish the intention of its inspired author. The book also introduces the reader to issues such as Israelite and Near Eastern history, archaeology, the formation of the canon, and geography Written by two widely respected scholars and educators, A Survey of the Old Testament is designed to help readers develop a broad grasp of the Old Testament.

Editorial Reviews

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''I have used Hill and Walton's A Survey of the Old Testament from the very first edition to the current third edition because students have responded very positively to it and give the textbook a high rating. It is especially effective for introducing students from traditional church backgrounds to the new world of higher criticism. In discussing more controversial topics such as 'The Composition of the Pentateuch,' various viewpoints are represented fairly.' Adjunct Professor, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and New Brunswick Theological Seminary -- Andrew Lee

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

From the Author

Andrew E. Hill (Ph.D., University of Michigan) is associate professor of Old Testament studies at Wheaton College, Illinois. John H. Walton (Ph.D., Hebrew Union College) teaches Old Testament and Hebrew at Moody Bible Institute, Chicago. He is the author of several other Zondervan books, including Chronological and Background Charts of the Old Testament

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Hardcover: 608 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan; 2 Sub edition (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310229030
• ISBN-13: 978-0310229032
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.6 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #384,336 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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60 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The FIRST Choice in Old Testament Introductions, May 31, 2005

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David A. Booth - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Survey of the Old Testament (Second Edition) (Hardcover)

Of the half dozen Old Testament Introductions and Surveys that I own, this text by Hill and Walton is consistently the one that is most useful and satisfying.

There are several features that I appreciate about this work:

1. Consistent excellence. Many Old Testament Introductions have both strong and weak sections. This Survey is solid and helpful at every turn. For this reason, if you could have only one Old Testament Survey - this is the own to buy.

2. This work is well written and edited. The clear prose is a joy to read and the text has a layout that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

3. While Biblical themes are made clear throughout this Survey, the purpose is unquestionably to help the student understand the text of Scripture. Rather than using this Survey to push their individual hobby-horses, Hill and Walton have kept the focus consistently on understanding the text of Scripture. The student will not come away saying: "Hill and Walton say ..." but rather "Now I understand that Deuteronomy says ..." This is no small achievement.

For those who are looking for a trustworthy guide to help them thoughtfully engage and better understand the Old Testament - this is it.

For professors, this is the Old Testament Survey to assign. You will be delighted with the clarity and solid scholarship. Your students will have a valuable resource that they will use throughout their lives.

35 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource!, October 20, 1999

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This review is from: Survey of the Old Testament, A (Hardcover)

In college I usually borrowed textbooks but occasionally one would be so good that I'd part with my money so I could keep a copy. This is one of those rare finds. This book is a wonderfully odd mixture, it is scholarly but it is also written from a perspective of belief. It's a great read for anyone seeking a greater understanding of the Old Testament, especially a student preparing for a graduate level class in Old Testament Introduction.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Survery of the Old Testament - Second Edition, October 22, 2007

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Richard Balds "Richard Balds "Richie Bee&... (Jamaica, West Indies) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Survey of the Old Testament (Second Edition) (Hardcover)

I have found this book to be estremely informative and ehlpful in my studies. It is obvious that the authors, Andrew E. Hill and John H. Walton, really put a lot of time and effort into this work. The information it contains puts the Old Testament Scriptures into proper perspective and shows it relevance to me as a New Testament believer. I am especially delighted at how the authors present the Old Testament from the vantage point of the geographical setting, incorporating the culture of the time. Consequently, I am able to properly apply the scriptures, without compromising the context, to circumstances in my own time and culture. Two Thumbs up!!