The Face of Old Testament Studies

The Face of Old Testament StudiesThe Face of Old Testament Studies brings together leading scholars to provide an overview of current issues and debates in Old Testament studies. Contributors trace recent developments in their fields of expertise and assess where further research is needed. This is a substantial reference work for students and scholars of the Old Testament as well as for pastors and interested readers who want to bring their awareness of Old Testament studies up to

Many books focus on either the cultural contexts of ancient Israel or the theology of the Hebrew Scriptures

It focuses on best practices and emphasizes the finished product

Drawing from many parts of the broad Christian tradition

setting them on a lifelong journey of reading and loving the Hebrew Bible

provides biblical-theological analysis of generational attributes

Subsequent chapters explore two such proposals

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Though the Nicene Creed is regularly recited in weekly church services

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contribute to community formation in the body of Christ