{"product_id":"opening-the-old-testament-262263","title":"Opening the Old Testament","description":"This succinct and innovative book shows readers how to read and appreciate the Old Testament: as history, as literature or as theology. Offering an ideal 'taster' of Old Testament themes and issues, the book encourages students to explore various forms of interpretation and develop a lively interaction with the texts.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \\*\\* Ideal for those with little experience and knowledge of the Old Testament who need an introduction to how to read it, and why it is still relevant to our world today  \u003cbr\u003e \\*\\* Integrates key themes and approaches in Old Testament scholarship, including theological, literary, and historical interpretations   \u003cbr\u003e \\*\\* Written from a predominantly Christian perspective, covering issues relating to the nature of the Old Testament, its authority, and contemporary relevance  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e1 What is the Old Testament?  \u003cbr\u003e2 How to 'open' it  \u003cbr\u003e3 How to 'open' the Old Testament, yesterday and today, for ethical guidance  \u003cbr\u003e4 Opening the Old Testament theologically  \u003cbr\u003e5 Opening difficult or liberating texts  \u003cbr\u003eFurther Reading","brand":"Koorong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51567318303007,"sku":"9781405125017","price":59.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8981\/8143\/files\/9781405125017_634106.jpg?v=1769280248","url":"https:\/\/koorong.com\/products\/opening-the-old-testament-262263","provider":"Koorong","version":"1.0","type":"link"}