The Old Testament Writings: History, Literature, Interpretation

by James M. Efird

Book Overview

A simple and direct introduction to the Old Testament, The Old Testament Writings emphasizes the faith dimension of the Old Testament. The literary, critical, and historical problems of the Old Testament are discussed but only to provide help in understanding the faith of the Bible. This very enjoyable and readable book offers a step-by-step approach to comprehending the Old Testament and is designed for the lay reader, the Bible student,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0804201455
• ISBN13: 9780804201452
• Release Date: January 1983
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.6" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Resource

This, along with James ("Mickey") Efird's companion book "The New Testament Writings", provide a scholarly--yet highly readable--examination of the Bible for the serious lay student (at a time when so many works seem so superficial). They both significantly advanced my understanding of the Bible.