The Old Testament as LiteratureTremper Longman has studied and taught the Old Testament and its interpretation for four decades. Now, in a planned three book project, he presents his mature thoughts on three ways of approaching the Old Testament text: as literature, as history, and as a source of theology. This first volume explores the importance of reading the Old Testament as literature. Each culture tells its stories and writes its poems in different ways. To read and
Unlike commentaries
This book introduces readers to redemptive service
an expert theologian addresses the key soteriological theme of atonement
and the suffering of Job--to give readers biblical resources for working through this topic
Teaching Cross-Culturally is a challenging consideration of what it means to be a Christian educator in a culture other than your own
It is also a helpful resource for those in church administration and for all leaders who want to broaden their perspective and improve their practice
and to demonstrate how these theological ideas can be developed into clear and accurate expository ideas
Can be used for individual or group study
a meeting of the world Synod of Bishops scheduled by Pope Benedict XVI will focus on "The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church
a dynamic speaker and the coauthor of two popular texts on the biblical narrative
He analyzes the current situation and suggests that the way forward lies in a recommitment to preaching's trinitarian dynamic
What is the role of culture in human experience
