Synopses & Reviews
A useful survey of the Old Testament that will aid in understanding difficult passages. This one volume contains all of Irving Jensen's Bible self-study guides to the Old Testament.
About the Author
IRVING L. JENSEN (B.A., Wagner College; S.T.B., Biblical Seminary; Th.D., Northwestern Theological Seminary), was professor and chairman of the department of Bible at Bryan College, Dayton, Tennessee, and the author of numerous books, including the entire Bible Self-Study Series; Jensen's Survey of the Old Testament; Jensen's Survey of the New Testament; Jensen's Bible Study Charts; Acts: An Inductive Study; Independent Bible Study; and How to Profit from Bible Reading.
Table of Contents
Charts
Maps
Foreword
Preface
Introduction to the Old Testament
Survey Methods of Study
1. Introduction to the Old Testament
2. The Survey Method of Study
Part 1
Orgins of Human Race and the Early Centuries of Isreal's Life
3. Genesis: The Book of Beginninngs
4. Exodus: Book of Redemption
5. Leviticus: "e;Ye Shall Be Holy"e;
6. Numbers: Journey to God's Rest Land
7. Deuteronomy: Book of Remembrance
Part 2
History of Israel in and out of the Land of Canaan
8. Joshua: Book of Conquest
9. Judges: Apostasies
10. Ruth: Kinsman-Redeemer Gives Rest
11. 1 and 2 Samuel: The First Two Kings of Isreal
12. 1 and 2 Kings: From Glory to Captivity
13. 1 and 2 Chronicles: Judah Durning the Years of Monarchy
14. Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther: Return of the Jewish Remnant from Exile
Part 3
Reflections and Worship
Durning the Monarchial Years
15. Job: Knowing God Better Through Adversity
16. Psalms: "e;Bless the Lord, Oh My Soul"e;
17. Proverbs: Walking in the Fear of the Lord
18. Ecclesiates: Vanity Under the Sun, But Hope is in God
19. Song of Solomon: Union and Communion
Part 4
Ministries of the Prophets
20. Isaiah: The Glorious Throne of Jehovah, the Holy One
21. Jeremiah: The Book of Judgement
22. Lamentations: Mourning over Affliction
23. Ezekiel: The Glory of the Lord
24. Daniel: God Rules the World
25. The Twelve Minor Prophets
26. The Minor Prophets of Israel (Jonah, Joel, Micah, Nahum, Zephaniah, Habbakkuk)
27. The Minor Prophets of Judah (Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi)
Appendix
Bibliography
General Index