Theological Interpretation of the Old Testament - by Kevin J Vanhoozer (Paperback)

About the Book

This handy reference book, featuring key articles from the award-winning Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible, provides a book-by-book theological reading of the Old Testament.

Book Synopsis

The groundbreaking Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible (DTIB) introduced readers to key names, theories, and concepts in the field of biblical interpretation. It has been well received by pastors and students, won book awards from Christianity Today and the Catholic Press Association, and was named the ECPA 2006 Christian Book of the Year. Theological Interpretation of the Old Testament features key articles from DTIB, providing readers with a book-by-book theological reading of the Old Testament. The articles are authored by leading scholars, including Daniel I. Block, Tremper Longman III, J. Gordon McConville, Walter Moberly, Richard Schultz, and Gordon J. Wenham. This handy and affordable text will work particularly well for students in Old Testament/Bible survey courses, pastors, and lay readers.

From the Back Cover

The groundbreaking Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible (DTIB) introduced significant names, theories, and concepts in the field of biblical interpretation. Theological Interpretation of the Old Testament features key articles from the award-winning DTIB, providing a history of interpretation and covering major theological ideas for each book of the Old Testament. The articles, authored by leading scholars, make unique contributions to the study of theological interpretation of Scripture. This handy and affordable text offers students, pastors, and lay readers a comprehensive, book-by-book theological reading of the Old Testament.

Contributors
Craig G. Bartholomew
John J. Bimson
Daniel I. Block
Christian M. M. Brady
Mary J. Evans
Murray D. Gow
J. Alan Groves
Richard S. Hess
Paul R. House
Mignon R. Jacobs
Brian E. Kelly
Tremper Longman III
Ernest C. Lucas
J. Clinton McCann Jr.
J. G. McConville
R. W. L. Moberly
Karl Möller
Paul L. Redditt
Thomas Renz
Richard L. Schultz
Kent L. Sparks
Mark A. Throntveit
Willem VanGemeren
Kevin J. Vanhoozer
Raymond C. Van Leeuwen
John H. Walton
Gordon J. Wenham
Lindsay Wilson
Albert Wolters

About the Author

Kevin J. Vanhoozer (PhD, University of Cambridge) is research professor of systematic theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is the author or editor of many books, including Everyday Theology, Is There a Meaning in This Text?, and the award-winning Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible. Craig G. Bartholomew (PhD, Bristol University) is the H. Evan Runner Professor of Philosophy and professor of religion and theology at Redeemer University College. Daniel J. Treier (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is Blanchard Professor of Theology at Wheaton College.