Many today find the Old Testament to be a closed book---but this accessible behind-the-scenes perspective will open your eyes to the historical and cultural background of these cherished writings. Filled with photographs, maps, drawings, and charts, it offers passage-by-passage commentary; explanations of archaeological findings, historical observations, geographical insights, and customs; and an analysis of ancient Near Eastern literature. Five hardcovers.

This series brings to life the world of the Old Testament through informative entries and full-color photos and graphics. Here readers find the premier commentary set for connecting with the historical and cultural context of the Old Testament.

John H. Walton (PhD, Hebrew Union College) is professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College Graduate School. He is the author or coauthor of several books, including Chronological and Background Charts of the Old Testament; Ancient Israelite Literature in Its Cultural Context; Covenant: God's Purpose, God's Plan; The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament; and A Survey of the Old Testament.

http://www.christianbook.com/zondervan-illustrated-backgrounds-commentary-testament-volumes/john-walton/9780310255727/pd/255727

http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product_review

__USERID__

http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/ask_and_answer

• Academic >> Commentaries >> Old Testament >> General
• Academic >> Commentaries >> Sets
• Books >> Closeouts
• Books >> Commentaries >> Old Testament >> General
• Books >> Commentaries >> Sets
• Closeouts >> Academic
• Closeouts >> Books
• Start A New Christianbook.com Search

I'm the author/artist and I want to review Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary Old Testament, 5 Volumes.