A Survey of Old Testament Introduction
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In this revised volume, Gleason Archer's original study is updated by author Dillon Burroughs. It approaches the study of the Old Testament from both a general and specific point of view.
Dealing first with issues over which many scholars debate, Archer offers evidence to support the conservative view of canonicity, historicity, inspiration, textual problems, and higher criticism. The second section dissects each book of the Old Testament individually. Archer thoroughly covers issues like biblical creationism; Noah's Ark and the flood; authorship; chronology; and alleged language, style, and theme differences.
A Survey of Old Testament Introduction is invaluable to students and laymen who want to understand the conservative position of Old Testament issues and are not afraid to examine critical views.
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Gleason Archer is an excellent conservative Old Testament scholar, and this volume, which is an updated edition, is an excellent example of his scholarship. His treatment of the Wellhausen's theory, has very little equal. Also his treatment of either an early or late date for the exodus is extremely even-handed. It is an all-around excellent introduction which handles salient questions very well.
The updated edition changed the layout which helps orient the reader to the material forthcoming.
No negatives that I can see.
