The Story of the Old Testament: Men with a Message

by J. Alec Motyer

Book Overview

"The title, Old Testament, creates difficulties of its own. If it is "Old" and we are people of the "New", surely we may properly let it fade away into history? Besides, it seems very unlike the New... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801012309
• ISBN13: 9780801012303
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Baker Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.9" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Conservative explanation of the Old Testament

The conservative British writer once again provides the layman and the scholar a wonderful tool for understanding the Old Testament. The book provides valuable details on the authorship and other technical elements of the books as well as a powerful explanation of the theme and progression of each book. The only minor problem that comes through some of the discussions is the influence of his amillennial theology. Some passages are interpreted in a non-literal manner to accommodate his theology. On the other hand, Motyer gives sound application and defense against liberal approaches to Scripture as well as nice pictures, outlines, and maps to illustrate his points. If you enjoy this book, you may also want to purchase Motyer's extensive personal commentary on Isaiah (The Prophecy of Isaiah: An Introduction & Commentary) or his commentary on Isaiah in the Tyndale OT set (Isaiah: An Introduction and Commentary (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries)).