The Contours of Old Testament Theology

By Bernhard W. Anderson and Steven Bishop

Book Overview

In this masterwork, one of America's leading biblical scholars takes a fresh look at the theology of the Old Testament. Anderson cuts his own path and provides us with creative new insights on all the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0800630742
• ISBN13: 9780800630744
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishing
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.2" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Impressive introduction

Anderson provides a helpful and much-needed introduction to Old Testament theology. The book is particularly well suited to the church or college classroom. Laity and students will find the writing style generally accessible and the shortish chapters very manageable. Anderson's outline, based around yet not limited to a scheme of three successive covenants, allows him to balance a forthright accounting for the diversity of Old Testament literature with an emphasis on the common themes that unite the literature. The breadth of Anderson's treatment is impressive. Biblical specialists and theologians, however, are likely to wish for more depth in the treatment of various topics and more justification for some unusual moves (like treating "holiness" as per Rudolf Otto rather than as per Leviticus). If approached as an introduction and invitation to further study rather than as a digest of results or conclusions, the book renders a great service.

response to reader from Worcester review

Please note that the author is not Steve Bishop (he is assistant) but Bernhard W. Anderson, emeriatus professor of Old Testament Theology, Princeton Theological Seminary

amazing!!!

steve bishop has an amazing grasp of old testament theology. my family and i have not been able to stop talking about his insights into the complex world of the old testament. it makes for great dinner time conversation!