Old Testament Introduction

Interpret 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.ContentsList of TablesAcknowledgementsIntroductionGeneral Introduction1. The Books of the BibleExcursus 1: Higher Criticism Relating to the Bible's Origin2. The Words of the Bible3. The Time of the Bible4. Archaeology and the BibleSpecial IntroductionIntroduction to the Pentateuch5. GenesisExcursus 2: The Old Testament versus Ancient Near East Texts6. ExodusExcursus 3: MiraclesExcursus 4: Yahweh, The Divine Name7. Leviticus8. Numbers9. DeuteronomyIntroduction to the Historical Books10. JoshuaExcursus 5: Who Are the Hebrews?11. Judges and Ruth12. Samuel13. KingsExcursus 6: Baal14. Postexilic HistoriesIntroduction to Poetic and Wisdom Books15. JobExcursus 7: Old Testament Theology of Life after Death16. PsalmsExcursus 8: Identification of Messianic Psalms17. Proverbs18. Ecclesiastes19. Song of SolomonIntroduction to the Prophets20. ObadiahExcursus 9: The Day of the Lord21. Joel22. Jonah23. Amos24. Hosea25. Micah26. Isaiah27. Nahum28. Zephaniah29. Habakkuk30. Jeremiah and Lamentations31. Ezekiel32. DanielExcursus 10: Daniel 11, Before and After33. Haggai34. ZechariahExcursus 11: Zechariah's Visions35. MalachiAfterword: Personal ReflectionsGlossary of Terms and ExpressionsWorks CitedScripture IndexSubject IndexCredits and Permissions