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by Gleason Archer (Author) "THE HOLY BIBLE is like no other book in all the world..." (more)
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Gleason Archer's venerable Survey of Old Testament Introduction is invaluable to students, scholars, and laymen who want to understand the conservative position on Old Testament introduction and are not afraid to examine critical views.

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  • Paperback: 608 pages
  • Publisher: Moody Publishers; Rev Upd edition (August 1, 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0802482015
  • ISBN-13: 978-0802482013
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #451,212 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Passionate scholarship, September 27, 2003
By Jacob Aitken (Pineville, LA) - See all my reviews
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An Old Testament PhD student recommended Archer as a good, general, upper college level introduction for me. I go to liberal arts school where all the students kiss the ground that Wellhausen walked on. For them to even think of refuting The Documentary Hypothesis is to blaspheme Christ. Therefore, I trembled for joy when I bought Archer. Having been indoctrinated by the critical theories I was overjoyed when I saw someone apply sensible scholarship to a holy love for God.

Archer's set up is odd, to be honest with you. Unlike Dillard & Longman (Bibliography/Genre/Authorship/Background/theology/Approach to New Testament)Archer approaches the individual books quite differently. He is more into archeology breakthroughs, names of certain kings, "problem texts". My one flaw with the book is that he did not develop theological themes enough.
However, the First and last sections of the book are well worth the price. Archer aims his cannons and unbelieving critical theories and blows them out of the water. First he estavlishes the presuppositions of criticl scholars. If you do not believe that God is able to reveal Himself (or exists, for that matter) then naturally you will doubt the supernatural inspriation of the sacred text. In this section the most exciting part is the refutation of the Documentary Hypothesis. In the last part he examines the work of three prominent Old Testament scholars--Von Rad, Childs, and Noth. He is fair--analyzing them by their presuppositions--and then states his.
I would highly recommend this book but also read it alongside another good introduction.

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5.0 out of 5 stars scholar review, November 20, 2000
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I had Archer in seminary and used the first edition of the book. The new edition is updated and is the best book on history and archaeology of the Bible, from any orientation. Archer has a deep spirituality as well as clearly superior academics. I highly recommend the book for serious readers.
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22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The best available Conservative Old Testament Introduction, January 11, 1998
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Archer believes that the Old Testament is God's word and accepts the Mosaic authorship of the Penteteuch. He says that there are minor copying errors but rejects in toto the higher criticism of Wellhausen & Co.. He puts forth the strongest arguments for the traditional view and against the critical that I have ever seen in print. Dr. Archer was educated at Harvard and Princeton and has taught in several evangelical colleges. It is a must read for evangelical scholars. jramirez@bellsouth.net
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very good for Old Testament studies
I have read this book in a seminary class called "OTI=Old Testament Introduction." This is a very well written book, with lots of useful charts, photos, maps, & other graphics... Read more
Published 2 months ago by John Wolf

5.0 out of 5 stars Archer, A Survey of Old Testament Introduction
An excellent presentation from a conservative point of view. Deals with many of the hard questions and criticisms leveled against the Bible. Read more
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A Survey of Old Testament Introduction was a very informative book, but like all other books, it had its flaws. Read more
Published on March 7, 2007 by M. Lee

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This is not a "fun" read unless you just can't resist ancient history. But it was required reading for the Old Testament courses I was taking. Read more
Published on January 8, 2007 by J. Hunt

4.0 out of 5 stars Full of useful information but the apologetics may annoy some
Gleason's book is really a tale of three parts. The first five chapters is really a fairly general introduction to the first half of the bible written in much the same vein as... Read more
Published on April 16, 2006 by David A. Bayliss

4.0 out of 5 stars One of the best introduction to the Old Testament but
Gleason Leonard Archer's Introduction to the OT is well done and will satisfy the Scholar and the informed lay person showing depth of research but already good readability. Read more
Published on May 20, 2002 by Alain B. Mengueme

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding O.T. Survey Book
Years ago a friend of mine recommended that I purchase Dr. Archer's A Survey of Old Testament introduction. I have not regreted the day I purchased it. Read more
Published on March 26, 2002 by B. Hardecker

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
After R.K. Harrison's work, clearly the second best OT Intro. Very detailed, frank, lucid. Perhaps a tad too combative at points. Read more
Published on March 14, 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars If you enjoy this book you may also like new Proverbs book.
A Survey of Old Testament Introduction goes way beyond simply reviewing what everyone else thinks. Gleason Archer thrives on being controversial and makes very strong arguments... Read more
Published on January 14, 2000

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