The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry Into the Old Testament
by Richter, Sandra L.Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2008-11-30
Publisher(s): Ivp Academic
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Summary
Sandra Richter gives an overview of the Old Testament, organizing our disorderly knowledge of the Old Testament people, facts and stories into a memorable and manageable story of redemption that climaxes in the New Testament.
Author Biography
Sandra L. Richter is associate professor of Old Testament, Asbury Theological Seminary. She regularly speaks on the topic of this book
Table of Contents
| List of Figures and Tables | p. 9 |
| Acknowledgments | p. 11 |
| Abbreviations | p. 13 |
| Introduction: The Dysfunctional Closet Syndrome | p. 15 |
| The Bible as the Story of Redemption | p. 21 |
| The Bible in Real Time and Space | p. 47 |
| The Concept of Covenant: The "General Law" That Holds Our Facts Together | p. 69 |
| God's Original Intent | p. 92 |
| God's Final Intent: The New Jerusalem | p. 119 |
| Noah and Abraham | p. 137 |
| Moses and the Tabernacle | p. 166 |
| David and the Monarchy | p. 189 |
| The New Covenant and the Return of the King | p. 209 |
| Frequently Asked Questions | p. 225 |
| What Role Does the Law of Moses Play in the Christian's Life? | p. 225 |
| What About Modern-Day Israel? | p. 229 |
| Notes | p. 234 |
| Glossary | p. 255 |
| Scripture Index | p. 260 |
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