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Illustrated with photos, charts, and maps, and written in an easy, informal style, this survey will be enjoyed by all who want to enrich their understanding of Old Testament people and events.
Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: Baker Academic; 1st edition (May 1, 1977)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0801036844
ISBN-13: 978-0801036842
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
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Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (58 customer reviews)
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I have a couple of Old Testament survey books and have seen many but this is definitely the best one of them all. Dr. Geisler approaches the Old Testament from a uniquely Christ-centered point of view. The whole ouline of his survey is based on Christ the substance of the OT shadows. He divides the OT in mainly 4 parts, the books of the Law: The foundation for Christ. The books of History: The preparation for Christ. The Books of Poetry: THe aspiration for Christ and the books of Prophecy the expectation of Christ. He follows the same excellent system of studying each book starting with the author (here he uses his excellent apologetics skills), then when they were written, to whom and also the historical, doctrinal and Christological purpose of the book. Thereafter he divides the book into main parts and begin his systematic survey of it. I highly recommend this book to any Bible student and also to the average Christian seeking to obtain a good understanding of the OT and it's message for us today.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book during my seminary days and plan to use the book for a class I will teach as an adjunct instructor at a local community college.The book is succinct, contains valuable information, and is very reasonably priced (certainly compared to educational publishing authors who sometimes have a decidedly more secular worldview).The book's basic format is as follows for each Old Testament book:1. Introductory information.2. Who wrote the book.3. When, why, to whom was the book written.4. Doctrinal and Christological purpose of the book.5. What the book is about.6. Basic content of the book with a focus on particular chapters.7. Study questions at the end of the chapter.The book will help anyone who wants an introduction to the Old Testament instead of an intensive detailed study. Again, the price is also very reasonable compared to other publishers.Read and enjoy. Highly recommended!
This makes understanding the bible really easy. It pulls all the main points of each book out and presents them in a logical manner. I love this book.
Dr. Geisler gives the reader an important foundation in the importance of Jesus Christ as the central person and author of scripture. If Jesus stated it as inspired thats good enough.
We are taking a seminary-caliber class on this book at our church, led by one of our educational staff members. The book gives a wonderful study of the entire Old Testament without bogging down in minute details.
I love this book for it's Christ-centered treatment of the OT - as well as it's overall simplicity/readability (It's an overview - not a very detailed study -- but excellent for what it is)... This is the book that I keep returning to in my preparation for teaching Sunday School.
Christ is the central message of the OT, and Geisler draws this out of each book. Each book has a historical, doctrinal, and Christological message. It is very brief, so it is good for average reader to get a brief overview. If looking for an analytical, and in depth commentary of each book, then should look elsewhere, as this book is a survey, and that is what you get.
This is the book of the year for me I'm in school at ACTS IU. I'm using this book for I have learn so much in 1-17 chapters. I'm still using this was a wealth of information I recommend this for those who want to really learn at Old Testament
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