Christian Nonfiction
The Essence of the Old Testament A Survey
2012·496 pages
Scholarly survey of the Old Testament from Genesis to Malachi with theological insights and practical applications for contemporary readers.
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Scholarly survey of the Old Testament from Genesis to Malachi with theological insights and practical applications for contemporary readers.
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The Essence of the Old Testament surveys the books from Genesis to Malachi. Based on thirty years of scholarly research and classroom teaching, a team of biblical scholars from Liberty University provides a practical, readable, and insightful introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures in canonical order. This uniquely illustrated, full-color volume features book introductions, background studies, outlines, surveys, theological concepts, practical applications, study questions, and helpful Hebrew word...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Discusses romantic and sexual themes in Song of Solomon and patriarchal narratives
Violence & gore
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Covers warfare, conquest, and divine judgment accounts across historical books
Profanity
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References imprecatory language and curses in Psalms and prophetic texts
Substance use
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Mentions wine and feasting in wisdom literature and historical accounts
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Addresses interpretive passages sometimes linked to same-sex themes
Religious content
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Full survey of Old Testament with theological concepts and devotional applications
Magic & witchcraft
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References OT accounts involving divination and sorcery
Occult / demonology
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Discusses passages on demons, spirits, and forbidden practices
Political content
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Explores covenant law, kingship, and social ethics in ancient Israel
Self-harm / suicide
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Mentions isolated biblical incidents of suicide and self-harm
Abuse & suffering
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Surveys slavery, warfare atrocities, and systemic suffering in OT history
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