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Christian Old Testament (The): Looking at the Hebrew Scriptures through Christian Eyes, by Lawrence R. Farley
Many Christians see the Old Testament as ¿the other Testament¿: a source of exciting stories to tell the kids, but not very relevant to the Christian life. The Christian Old Testament reveals the Hebrew Scriptures as the essential context of Christianity, as well as a many-layered revelation of Christ Himself. Follow along as Fr. Lawrence Farley explores the Christian significance of every book of the Old Testament. 160pp Paper
Price: $19.00
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Old Testament (The): A Byzantine Perspective, by John S. Custer
An overview of the text and canon of the Greek Old Testament, highlighting the principal elements used regularly in Byzantine worship: the book of Genesis, themes of Passover and Covenant, the prophets, messianic prophecy and apocalyptic books of Wisdom and the psalms. 238pp Paper
Price: $14.00
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The Consuming Fire: A Christian Guide to the Old Testament (Updated and Revised), by Michael W. Duggan
The Consuming Fire by Michael W. Duggan is an excellent overview of the Old Testament, emphasizing particularly the theological message of each book and providing a forward look to the New Testament at the end of each section. - George T. Montague, S.M., Professor of Theology, St. Mary's University, San Antonio, Texas. 688pp Paper
Price: $30.00
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BIBLE - OLD TESTAMENT
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-- Biography OT Figures
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Jeroboam's Wife: The Enduring Contributions of the Old Testament's Least Known Women, by Robin Gallaher Branch
An introduction to seven of the more obscure but notable women in the Old Testament. 220pp Paper
Price: $17.00
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BIBLE - OLD TESTAMENT
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-- Israelite/Jewish History
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Ancient Israel (2nd Edition), by Harry M. Orlinsky; Edited by Edward W. Fox
This second edition of a classic work first published in 1954 offers a concisely organized, engagingly written interpretation of the society that produced the Bible. 164pp Paper
Price: $14.00
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Ancient Israel: Its Life and Institutions, by Roland de Vaux
Considered by many to be a modern classic, Ancient Israel offers a fascinating, full-scale reconstruction of the social and religious life of Israel in Old Testament times. 615pp Paper
Price: $48.00
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Early History of God (The): Yahweh and the Other Deities in Ancient Israel (2nd Edition), by Mark S. Smith; Foreword by Patrick D. Miller
In this remarkable history of the development of monotheism, Mark S. Smith explains for the first time how Israel's religion evolved from a cult of Yahweh as a primary deity among many to a fully defined religion with Yahweh as sole god. 253pp
Price: $32.00
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Introduction to Early Judaism (An): A Fascinating Survey of Jewish History - From Persia to Masada, by James C. VanderKam
James C. VanderKam, one of today's most respected scholars of biblical history and the Dead Sea Scrolls, here offers a superb new introduction to early Judaism. 248pp Paper
Price: $22.00
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