Old Testament Theology

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Summary: Comprehensive Old Testament Theology
Review: House remains one of my favorite evangelical Old Testament theologians and this book is why. While many other Old Testament theologians argue about method, House actually does Old Testament theology.

House's work is strongly textually based, focusing in turn on each book of the Hebrew Bible. His particular focus is theocentric, which is quite refreshing. His constant focus is on how God is presented in the different books of the canon.

While there are certainly things to be criticized in this book, as there are in any book this size, it is an excellent work in Old Testament theology that should be helpful to all those seeking to understand the message of the Hebrew Bible better. Highly recommended.

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Summary: Comprehensive, scholarly, readable...
Review: I bought this book when I took Dr. House's course on Old Testament Theology during my seminary studies. When I read back through the book, I hear his voice. His writing is as clear as his teaching - it is excellent. Even more excellent is this work that probes Old Testament theology from a conservative, evangelical point of view. He explains his methodology as he unfolds the historical development of the discipline. Around page 90, he enters the Scriptures at Genesis 1. He approaches the Old Testament in the Hebrew order, since that would be the order from which Jesus, the Apostles, and the early church would have read and understood it. This approach does make a difference, as the Hebrew ordering is based more on literary genre than is the Christian ordering of the books. House derives sound conclusions throughout this presentation of his field. This book helped me to put together many key themes of the Old Testament and see how they continued to work into the New Testament. An example: in Genesis 1, God is presented as the Creator. House's book helps one to see the theological arguments of Isaiah and the Psalmist(s), among others, who base their teachings, praise and prophecy on the fact that God created. Do not let the length of the book intimidate you - it is well worth the read. It is far better than any other book I have read on Old Testament Theology or Old Testament thematic study.

Rating:
Summary: Comprehensive, scholarly, readable...
Review: I bought this book when I took Dr. House's course on Old Testament Theology during my seminary studies. When I read back through the book, I hear his voice. His writing is as clear as his teaching - it is excellent. Even more excellent is this work that probes Old Testament theology from a conservative, evangelical point of view. He explains his methodology as he unfolds the historical development of the discipline. Around page 90, he enters the Scriptures at Genesis 1. He approaches the Old Testament in the Hebrew order, since that would be the order from which Jesus, the Apostles, and the early church would have read and understood it. This approach does make a difference, as the Hebrew ordering is based more on literary genre than is the Christian ordering of the books. House derives sound conclusions throughout this presentation of his field. This book helped me to put together many key themes of the Old Testament and see how they continued to work into the New Testament. An example: in Genesis 1, God is presented as the Creator. House's book helps one to see the theological arguments of Isaiah and the Psalmist(s), among others, who base their teachings, praise and prophecy on the fact that God created. Do not let the length of the book intimidate you - it is well worth the read. It is far better than any other book I have read on Old Testament Theology or Old Testament thematic study.

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Summary: Finally
Review: I read this book in my studies at Taylor University 7 years ago. I since have lost the book through all the moving and minimizing since then, but have now found myself in search of a book this good for a refresher. I remember how little knowledge I had before the class/book and how much more educated I was after the semester. This is a great beginning study tool and will also serve it's purpose as an outstanding refresher on some of the details you've forgotten. I'm so glad I found this again.

Rating:
Summary: Finally
Review: I read this book in my studies at Taylor University 7 years ago. I since have lost the book through all the moving and minimizing since then, but have now found myself in search of a book this good for a refresher. I remember how little knowledge I had before the class/book and how much more educated I was after the semester. This is a great beginning study tool and will also serve it's purpose as an outstanding refresher on some of the details you've forgotten. I'm so glad I found this again.