Old Testament Introduction (The College Press NIV Commentary | CPNIVC)
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
The College Press NIV Commentary Series on the Old Testament is a multivolume work, providing clear exposition of each biblical book. This volume, The Old Testament Introduction, focuses on each individual book of the Old Testament and gives specifics on their authorship, date and purpose. The Old Testament Introduction provides an excellent starting point for any in-depth Bible book study or exegesis.
Top Highlights
“In the Enuma Elish man is created as a slave from a god’s blood so the gods will not have to work.” (Page 99)
“Generally speaking, Genesis introduces not just the Torah, but the story of redemption, ultimately concluding in Jesus’ sacrifice and the establishment of the church.” (Page 118)
“This is one of the clearest statements in the Old Testament of the universal nature of God’s grace.” (Page 572)
“The story’s focus on Abraham indicates God’s new choice to deal with sin by entering into a long-term binding agreement with one of mankind’s representatives.” (Page 119)
“Throughout, Ezekiel is addressed as ‘son of man,’ a term intended to point out his humanness in relation to God’s holiness and glory.” (Page 492)
- Title: The College Press NIV Commentary: Old Testament Introduction
- Author: Mark Mangano
- Series: College Press NIV Commentary
- Publisher: College Press
- Print Publication Date: 2005
- Logos Release Date: 2006
- Pages: 619
- Era: era:Contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. O.T. › Introductions
- Resource ID: LLS:CPC_OTI
- Resource Type: text.monograph.introduction.old-testament
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-10-21T09:53:28Z
