{"product_id":"you-can-understand-the-old-testament-its-meaning-and-its-message-9781499566611","title":"You Can Understand the Old Testament: Its Meaning and Its Message","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): James C. Bangsund\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Biblical Studies - Old Testament - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a book for those who are at times puzzled or put off by the Old Testament because of simply not knowing where to begin. The book provides both introduction and overview, exploring the meaning and message of each book for readers of today. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The book begins with the sometimes contentious question of why (and whether) the Old Testament is \"old,\"and then moves into introductions to each of its major sections. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Individual overviews and discussions of each book of the Old Testament are provided along with helpful maps, tables and charts as well as complete indexes of subject matter, biblical texts cited, and Hebrew words noted in the discussion. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The book is written for students of the Bible, whether members of church congregations, pastors, or students in college or seminary. No knowledge of Hebrew is assumed or required; but, for those who have studied that language, the book offers additional insights based on the Hebrew text. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The first edition of the book was published for classroom use by the author, who taught Old Testament and Hebrew in seminary for 13 years. This second edition has been revised with the audience described above in mind.","brand":"Createspace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45498005553303,"sku":"9781499566611","price":1120.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781499566611.webp?v=1767155266","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/you-can-understand-the-old-testament-its-meaning-and-its-message-9781499566611","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}