Old Testament Today (2nd Edition): A Journey from Ancient Context to Contemporary Relevance / February 11, 2014

The second edition of Old Testament Today—a full-color textbook—shows readers how the Old Testament uniquely reveals the God of the universe. A wide array of charts, sidebars, illustrations, photos, and supplemental materials complement the body of the text, helping readers to easily comprehend the literature, theology, and history of the Old Testament.

This proven Old Testament text helps readers connect the world of the Old Testament with today’s world. Old Testament Today, 2nd Edition, newly revised, includes a book-by-book survey, new maps and graphics, and other updates throughout. Unique among Old Testament surveys, Old Testament Today, 2nd Edition not only provides an orientation to the world of the Old Testament, but also builds a bridge between the original audience and modern readers, demonstrating why the ancient message is important for faith and life today. It goes beyond basic content to help students understand what the Scriptures mean and how to apply them personally.

Taking readers progressively through the Old Testament, this text: (1) presents the details of the content, focusing on the story line, historical background, and literary information that address the original setting and audience; (2) focuses on theology perspectives and on issues of the author’s purpose and the universal message of the text, building a bridge between the original audience and today’s audience; and (3) develops an understanding of the relevance of the Old Testament writings to today’s Christian, showing how they can be applied in personal faith and practice.

For more information, see this release announcement.