They Spoke from God: A Survey of the Old Testament
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
With simple language and a personal style, They Spoke from God weaves together Old Testament passages to show how they tell the story of God at work to redeem His people. Instead of following a book-by-book summary or a division by literary genre, Williams uses a theology of history as the unifying theme. Since it not only explains relevant Scriptures—but relates them to historical, theological, and ethical questions—They Spoke from God will enrich your sermon study, as well as Sunday School teachers’ preparation and study. Consider one for the main speakers in your church and for your pastoral library.
- Designed as a textbook that engages the student in creative dialogue
- Addresses complex and sophisticated subject matter in simple language for teachers and students
- Includes maps, charts, and illustrations
- What is the Old Testament?
- In the Beginning
- Paradise Lost: The Origin and Spread of Human Evil
- What Was the Old Testament World
- A Wandering Aramean
- With a Strong Hand and an Outstretched Arm
- God Reveals Himself to His People
- Through the Vast and Dreadful Desert
- Canaan: Conquest, Covenant Renewal, and Crisis
- From Tribal League to Kingdom
- Israel Acquires Empire
- Sweet Singers and Sages: Israel’s Poetry and Wisdom
- The Great Divorce
- Long Day’s Journey into Night: Israel, the Northern Kingdom
- Just Stayin’ Alive: Judah from Rehoboam to Hezekiah
- Hear the Word of the Lord: The Rise of the Prophetic Movement
- On the Edge of Night: Judah from Manasseh to the Exile
- The Lord Brought Back the Captives to Zion
Top Highlights
“it consistently speaks on behalf of God. In a sense, then, all the Bible is a witness to itself.2” (Page 21)
“From the beginning of the Bible the message has been clear: The true God speaks and reveals himself to people; he wants to have a relationship with all who are willing.” (Page 266)
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“Are we here by accident or by divine design and purpose? Christians answer, ‘By divine design and purpose!’” (Page 21) |
“It is also implied in how the Bible treats its various subjects:” (Page 21)
“Others mention a ‘book’ that has its origins with Moses” (Page 64)
- William Barnes
- Dwaine Braddy
- Malcolm Brubaker
- Dale Brueggemann
- Roger Cotton
- Andrew Davies
- Steven M. Fettke
- Richard Israel
- Larry McQueen
- Robert A. Mullins
- William Raccah
- Robert C. Stallman
- April Westbrook
- Ronald E. Wright
- Title: They Spoke from God: A Survey of the Old Testament
- Authors: William C. Williams, Stanley M. Horton
- Publishers: Gospel Publishing House, Logion Press
- Print Publication Date: 2003
- Logos Release Date: 2019
- Pages: 920
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. O.T. › Criticism, interpretation, etc
- Resource ID: LLS:THYSPKFRGOD
- Resource Type: text.monograph.survey.old-testament
- Metadata Last Updated: 2021-03-03T20:14:27Z