Introducing the Old Testament – A Historical, Literary, and Theological Survey

Rolf A. Jacobson (PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary) is professor of Old Testament and the Alvin N. Rogness Chair of Scripture, Theology, and Ministry at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is the coauthor, with Karl N. Jacobson, of Invitation to the Psalms.Michael J. Chan (PhD, Emory University) is executive director for faith and learning at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. He is a sought-after adult educator, leader, and group facilitator.

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• ContentsPart 1: The Old Testament: Context and Scope1. The Old Testament World2. The Old Testament WritingsPart 2: From Creation to Inheritance3. The Pentateuch4. Genesis5. Exodus6. Leviticus7. Numbers8. DeuteronomyPart 3: Stories of Land, Loss, and Homecoming9. The Historical Books10. Joshua11. Judges12. Ruth13. 1-2 Samuel14. 1-2 Kings15. 1-2 Chronicles16. Ezra-Nehemiah17. EstherPart 4: Poetic Collections18. Poetry, the Poetic Books, and Wisdom19. Job 20. Psalms21. Proverbs22. Ecclesiastes23. Song of SongsPart 5: Prophetic Literature24. Prophecy and the Prophetic Books25. Isaiah26. Jeremiah27. Lamentations28. Ezekiel29. Daniel30. Hosea31. Joel32. Amos33. Obadiah34. Jonah35. Micah36. Nahum37. Habakkuk38. Zephaniah39. Haggai40. Zechariah41. MalachiGlossaryIndex