Job

Veteran Old Testament scholar Tremper Longman offers an accessible commentary on one of Scripture's most intriguing books. With his deft exegetical and expositional skill- the resulting work is full of fresh insight into the meaning of the text. In addition to the helpful translation and commentary- this volume considers theological implications of the wisdom texts found in the book of Job as w…

Job

The title character of the book of Job suffers terribly- but we should not mistakenly think that this book is just about Job. It is about all of us- and ultimately about God.Many have thought that the book simply restates the perennial questions that plague humankind in a world full of suffering. But often our questions are too limited- and we must learn to ask better questions so that we might…

Jeremiah- Lamentations

The books of Jeremiah and Lamentations cannot be separated from the political conditions of ancient Judah. Beginning with the righteous king Josiah- who ushered in a time of glorious but brief religious reform- Jeremiah reflects the close tie between spiritual and political prosperity or disaster- between the actions and heart of Judah and her kings and their fortunes as a nation. While few of …

Hosea- Amos- Micah

Scratch beneath the surface of today s culture and you ll find we re not so different from ancient Israel. True- our sophistication- mobility- and technology eclipse anything the Israelites could have imagined. Our worship is far different- to say nothing of our language and customs. Yet if the prophets Hosea- Amos- and Micah were to visit us today- we might be shocked to see how little their m…

Ecclesiastes

Presents a commentary on 'Ecclesiastes'. This title considers literary- historical- and grammatical dimensions of the text- offering theological reflection.

1 and 2 Chronicles

The Chronicles are more than a history of ancient Israel under the ascent and rule of the Davidic dynasty. They are a story whose grand theme is hope. Great battles are fought- heroes and tyrants vie for power- Israel splits into rival kingdoms- and the soul of God s holy nation oscillates between faithlessness and revival. Yet above this tossing sea of human events- God s covenant promises rei…

Introduction to the Old Testament- An