Eric Mitchell
Eric Mitchell (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is professor of Old Testament and biblical backgrounds at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
View Author's PageThis updated third edition of Old Testament Survey revises the original edition and greatly expands its attention to historical, methodological, and geographical topics. These are combined with the second edition’s focus on literature and narrative, and an increased number of improved maps are also included. In all, the book charts every major element that unifies the Old Testament, making it an excellent companion for Bible reading, college/seminary classes, and pastoral research.
Acknowledgments
Maps
Illustrations
Images
Beginning the Study
Part I: The Law (Torah)
Chapter 1: Genesis: Creation, Corruption, and Covenant
Chapter 2: Exodus–Leviticus: Covenant and Community
Chapter 3: Numbers–Deuteronomy: The Land Promise Delayed
Part II: The Former Prophets
Chapter 4: Joshua: God Gives the Land
Chapter 5: Judges: Chaos in the Promised Land
Chapter 6: 1 and 2 Samuel: A Kingdom in the Promised Land
Chapter 7: 1 and 2 Kings: Losing the Land
Part III: The Latter Prophets
Chapter 8: Isaiah: Prophet of Sin and Salvation
Chapter 9: Jeremiah: Prophet of Punishment and the New Covenant
Chapter 10: Ezekiel: Prophet of God’s Presence and Israel’s Restoration
Chapter 11: The Book of the Twelve: Prophecy in Concert
Part IV: The Writings
Chapter 12: Psalms: How to Worship the Living God
Chapter 13: Job: How to Struggle with Life’s Tests and Doubts
Chapter 14: Proverbs: How to Grow in Wisdom
Chapter 15: Ruth: How to Overcome Personal Difficulties
Chapter 16: Song of Songs: How to Celebrate Love
Chapter 17: Ecclesiastes: How to Find Meaning in Life
Chapter 18: Lamentations: How to Mourn and Repent
Chapter 19: Esther: How to Survive in Exile
Chapter 20: Daniel: How to Maintain Distinctive Faith in Exile
Chapter 21: Ezra–Nehemiah: How to Rebuild
Chapter 22: Chronicles: How to Understand and Apply God’s Word for Renewal
Name Index
Subject Index
Scripture Index
This updated third edition of Old Testament Survey revises the original edition and greatly expands its attention to historical, methodological, and geographical topics. These are combined with the second edition’s focus on literature and narrative, and an increased number of improved maps are also included. In all, the book charts every major element that unifies the Old Testament, making it an excellent companion for Bible reading, college/seminary classes, and pastoral research.
Acknowledgments
Maps
Illustrations
Images
Beginning the Study
Part I: The Law (Torah)
Chapter 1: Genesis: Creation, Corruption, and Covenant
Chapter 2: Exodus–Leviticus: Covenant and Community
Chapter 3: Numbers–Deuteronomy: The Land Promise Delayed
Part II: The Former Prophets
Chapter 4: Joshua: God Gives the Land
Chapter 5: Judges: Chaos in the Promised Land
Chapter 6: 1 and 2 Samuel: A Kingdom in the Promised Land
Chapter 7: 1 and 2 Kings: Losing the Land
Part III: The Latter Prophets
Chapter 8: Isaiah: Prophet of Sin and Salvation
Chapter 9: Jeremiah: Prophet of Punishment and the New Covenant
Chapter 10: Ezekiel: Prophet of God’s Presence and Israel’s Restoration
Chapter 11: The Book of the Twelve: Prophecy in Concert
Part IV: The Writings
Chapter 12: Psalms: How to Worship the Living God
Chapter 13: Job: How to Struggle with Life’s Tests and Doubts
Chapter 14: Proverbs: How to Grow in Wisdom
Chapter 15: Ruth: How to Overcome Personal Difficulties
Chapter 16: Song of Songs: How to Celebrate Love
Chapter 17: Ecclesiastes: How to Find Meaning in Life
Chapter 18: Lamentations: How to Mourn and Repent
Chapter 19: Esther: How to Survive in Exile
Chapter 20: Daniel: How to Maintain Distinctive Faith in Exile
Chapter 21: Ezra–Nehemiah: How to Rebuild
Chapter 22: Chronicles: How to Understand and Apply God’s Word for Renewal
Name Index
Subject Index
Scripture Index