OT Introduction

[py3ak]

I am looking for a good resource to round out OT introduction. I have Craigie, Childs, Harrison, Young, and each one is OK in its own way. Motyer's The Story of the Old Testament is very good, of course, but rather brief. I don't like Longman & Dillard. With that information, what does your recommendation algorithm make you think I'd find interesting, intriguing, and useful? I wouldn't have to agree with it (e.g., I recur frequently to Boring in the NT, though on many points I disagree quite strongly).

 

[arapahoepark]

Richard Hess' The Old Testament: A Historical, Theological, and Critical Introduction. He is Evangelical and conservative (goes into the historicity of events and backs them up unlike many who wear the former label). I've met him and conversed on some topics. Brilliant and gracious man.


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[MW]

I am looking for a good resource to round out OT introduction. I have Craigie, Childs, Harrison, Young, and each one is OK in its own way. Motyer's The Story of the Old Testament is very good, of course, but rather brief. I don't like Longman & Dillard. With that information, what does your recommendation algorithm make you think I'd find interesting, intriguing, and useful? I wouldn't have to agree with it (e.g., I recur frequently to Boring in the NT, though on many points I disagree quite strongly).

To round that out, Dumbrell's Faith of Israel passes by the critical material and gets you to the meat of how each book unfolds. There is also an older book by Jack Scott, God's Plan Unfolded. For history I still like Merrill's who takes you through each book chronologically.

 

[paranymph]

Might find this interesting:

What the Old Testament Authors Really Cared About: A Survey of Jesus' Bible: Jason S. DeRouchie: 9780825425912: Amazon.com: Books

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Another option but kinda vanilla:

The World and the Word: An Introduction to the Old Testament: Eugene H. Merrill, Mark Rooker, Michael A. Grisanti, Edwin Yamauchi: 9780805440317: Amazon.com: Books

The World and the Word: An Introduction to the Old Testament [Eugene H. Merrill, Mark Rooker, Michael A. Grisanti, Edwin Yamauchi] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The World and the Word: An Introduction to the Old Testament

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[MW]

I forgot to mention that Dr. Dilday translated Heidegger's Handbook on the Bible. It gives you a sense of how the traditional Reformed attacked Introduction. It is also interesting because it shows the starting point from which all the critical theories originally diverged.

 

[JP Wallace]

Van Pelt's "A Biblical Theological Introduction to the Old Testament - The Gospel Promised" I found useful and was a fairly good read.

Waltke's "An Old Testament Theology." is also worth having.

 

[yeutter]

General Introduction to the Old Testament by William Henry Green

 

[greenbaggins]

I like the RTS OTI (recommended by Paul, edited by Van Pelt). Dempster's Dominion and Dynasty scratched a lot where I itched as well. Mark Dever's The Message of the Old Testament is decent. Also, if you can pick it up second hand, Van Groningen's Messianic Revelation in the Old Testament has many masterful moments.

 

[CasualWestminsterEnjoyer]

S. G. De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance.

 

[Jerusalem Blade]

I would add, Unfolding Covenant History: An Exposition of the Old Testament - Vol. 1: From Creation to the Flood, by Homer C. Hoeksema. He goes beyond OT intro, but nonetheless gets to the essence of it.

 

[Polanus1561]

Michael Morales. Understand leviticus as the centre of the pentateuch and how it leads to Christ's ministry.

 

[ZackF]

Christ on Every Page by David Murray. Maybe that is too intro?

Palmer Robertson’s Christ of the Covenants.

 

[py3ak]

Thanks to everyone for their suggestions, one of which was obtained, others were already owned, and some have been added to the list for when opportunity permits.

At this juncture I'm not looking for surveys of the OT, but rather books that fall within the sphere of isagogics or canonics.

 

[WithinThePale]

I second Palmer Robertson’s Christ of the Covenants.

 

[arapahoepark]

I have it but, haven't cracked it open called The Messianic Vision of the Pentateuch by Kevin Chen. Supposedly similar to Sailhamer's but expanding upon his thought.

 

[pgwolv]

recommended by Paul

Now that is a recommendation that any man could wish for

 

[En Kristo]

Not specifically about the Old Testament but one of the most helpful books for understanding the flow of the Old Testament (and New Testament) is Geerhardus Vos’ Biblical Theology. This would be in my top ten list of most helpful books I have ever read. Also, I would recommend a good book on Covenant Theology, and there are a number of them. This is as good as any: Waters, Guy Prentiss, J. Nicholas Reid, and John R. Muether, eds. Covenant Theology: Biblical, Theological, and Historical Perspectives. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2020. Here is a very good free download: Ligon Duncan Covenant Theology.

 

[DNM300]

Michael Morales. Understand leviticus as the centre of the pentateuch and how it leads to Christ's ministry.

Which resource of his was helpful to you, brother, in this way? I’m interested.

 

[paranymph]

This new work is coming out:

Old Testament Introduction: Back to Basics (Barrett)

Puritan and Reformed books at discounted prices.

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