On the Old Testament

On the Old Testament
Mark Driscoll

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Clear, biblical answers to some of the most common questions about the Old Testament--all in one concise book you'll actually read!

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Contents

Series Introduction 7
Introduction 8
Answers to Nine Common Questions about the Old Testament 13
1. Who Wrote the Old Testament? 18
What Does the Old Testament Say about the Old Testament? 22
What Does the New Testament Say about the Old Testament? 24
What Does Jesus Say about the Old Testament? 25
How Were the Old Testament Books Chosen as Scripture? 28
What Is the Central Message of the Old Testament? 34
How Did We Get the Old Testament in English? 43
Why Are There Different Bible Translations? 48
How Can I Get the Most Out of the Old Testament? 51
2. How to Read the Old Testament 55
The Pentateuch (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy) 55
History (Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther) 60
Wisdom (Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs) 62
Prophets and Prophecy 63
Major Prophets (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel) 68
Minor Prophets (Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi) 70
Appendix 1: Building a Theological Library 73
Appendix 2: Old Testament Reading Checklist 88

About the Author

Mark Driscoll is the founding pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, one of the fastest-growing churches in America. He is president of the Acts 29 Church Planting Network and is the author of several books, including Vintage Jesus.