{"product_id":"old-testament-introduction-back-to-basics-9798886861860","title":"Old Testament Introduction: Back to Basics","description":"\u003cp\u003eInterpret with clarity and preach with conviction. Dr. Michael Barrett blends scholarly rigor with practical applications, calling his approach \"a new book from an old-school perspective.\" His Old Testament Introduction will become an essential tool for students, pastors, and Bible teachers who seek exegetical precision and impactful insights. Forged by a seasoned evangelical scholar with decades in the classroom and the pulpit, Dr. Barrett's work stands on this bedrock conviction: Scripture is God's inspired Word. From that foundation, readers are equipped to tackle critical theories while understanding the timeless relevance of the Old Testament for Christians today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Tables\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral Introduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. The Books of the Bible\u003cbr\u003eExcursus 1: \u003ci\u003eHigher Criticism Relating to the Bible's Origin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. The Words of the Bible\u003cbr\u003e3. The Time of the Bible\u003cbr\u003e4. Archaeology and the Bible\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecial Introduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction to the Pentateuch\u003cbr\u003e5. Genesis\u003cbr\u003eExcursus 2: \u003ci\u003eThe Old Testament versus Ancient Near East Texts\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6. Exodus\u003cbr\u003eExcursus 3: \u003ci\u003eMiracles\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcursus 4: \u003ci\u003eYahweh, The Divine Name\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7. Leviticus\u003cbr\u003e8. Numbers\u003cbr\u003e9. Deuteronomy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction to the Historical Books\u003cbr\u003e10. Joshua\u003cbr\u003eExcursus 5: \u003ci\u003eWho Are the Hebrews?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11. Judges and Ruth\u003cbr\u003e12. Samuel\u003cbr\u003e13. Kings\u003cbr\u003eExcursus 6: \u003ci\u003eBaal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14. Postexilic Histories\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Poetic and Wisdom Books\u003cbr\u003e15. Job\u003cbr\u003eExcursus 7: \u003ci\u003eOld Testament Theology of Life after Death\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e16. Psalms\u003cbr\u003eExcursus 8: \u003ci\u003eIdentification of Messianic Psalms\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e17. Proverbs\u003cbr\u003e18. Ecclesiastes\u003cbr\u003e19. Song of Solomon\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction to the Prophets\u003cbr\u003e20. Obadiah\u003cbr\u003eExcursus 9: \u003ci\u003eThe Day of the Lord\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e21. Joel\u003cbr\u003e22. Jonah\u003cbr\u003e23. Amos\u003cbr\u003e24. Hosea\u003cbr\u003e25. Micah\u003cbr\u003e26. Isaiah\u003cbr\u003e27. Nahum\u003cbr\u003e28. Zephaniah\u003cbr\u003e29. Habakkuk\u003cbr\u003e30. Jeremiah and Lamentations\u003cbr\u003e31. Ezekiel\u003cbr\u003e32. Daniel\u003cbr\u003eExcursus 10: \u003ci\u003eDaniel 11, Before and After\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e33. Haggai\u003cbr\u003e34. Zechariah\u003cbr\u003eExcursus 11: \u003ci\u003eZechariah's Visions\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e35. Malachi\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfterword: Personal Reflections\u003cbr\u003eGlossary of Terms and Expressions\u003cbr\u003eWorks Cited\u003cbr\u003eScripture Index\u003cbr\u003eSubject Index\u003cbr\u003eCredits and Permissions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Reformation Heritage Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/17\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798886861860\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 672\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.83lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.87d","brand":"Michael P. V. Barrett","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51616424722613,"sku":"9798886861860","price":55.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_8578aac5-7159-4ca7-8f5f-35e74572d8b7.jpg?v=1756189382","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/old-testament-introduction-back-to-basics-9798886861860","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}