Old Testament Turning Points: The Narratives That Shaped a Nation

by Victor H. Matthews

Adam and Eve, God's covenant with Abraham, the deportation of Judah and their eventual return to Jerusalem--these are the Old Testament stories most people remember, and for good reason. According to veteran Old Testament professor Victor Matthews, these stories are essential to the identity of Israel as God's people. Matthews identifies eight landmark stories that not only shaped Israelite identity but also continued to echo throughout the Old Testament...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801027748
• ISBN13: 9780801027741
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: Baker Academic
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.4" x 8.8"