This workbook accompanies A Survey of the Old Testament by Andrew E. Hill and John H. Walton. Following the textbook's structure, it offers readings, activities, and exercises designed to support the students' learning experience, enhancing their comprehension of the Old Testament, its background, purpose, message, structure, and major themes.
Despite the return of the Hebrews from the Babylonian exile, selfishness, apathy and despair crippled their community spirit. In response to this distress, God raised up three prophetic voices in Jerusalem. Haggai rallied the people to rebuild the Second Temple. Zechariah was given visions of the return of the glory of the Lord to Zion. Malachi preached repentance, covenant justice and restoration of proper temple worship. Andrew Hill's excell...
A companion to the widely used textbook, Andrew Hill and John Walton's A Survey of the Old Testament Video Lectures helps readers better understand the Old Testament by exploring the literary, historical, and theological issues behind it and each of its books.
This widely acclaimed textbook, newly expanded and redesigned, helps readers better understand the Old Testament (and the God it reveals) by exploring the literary, historical, and theological issues behind it and behind each of its books. Helpful maps, photos, timelines, and charts now in full color.
The message of Malachi came at a time of cultural and religious rethinking for Israel, when God's people were scattered throughout the Near East, with most living in Mesopotamia under Persian rule. With notes, and comments on this brief prophetic book, the author explains why we should pay attention to Malachi as God's spokesperson.
The NIV Application commentary 1 and 2 Chronicles applies the books to today's culture by bringing the lenses of historical awareness, literary appreciation, and a biblical-theological perspective to bear on the Chronicler's sermons.