The Old Testament for a Complex World

Description

What if the Bible, which has come to us through a complex process, is just the resource we need to speak to the challenges of living as Christians in a complex world? In today's era of significant cultural upheaval, studying the Old Testament can seem impractical or irrelevant. Cameron Howard identifies ways the biblical authors adapted popular culture, rethought theological assumptions, and developed new literary genres in order to testify to the faithfulness of God amid ancient political, cultural, and religious turmoil. By showcasing the Bible's creativity, Howard reminds readers that hope for the future can be found even in the most ancient corners of our tradition. This book reclaims the Old Testament as a vital resource for today's church, showing how critical study of these texts helps us understand the Bible as a dynamic testimony for our changing future. It will appeal to professors and students of the Bible, particularly the Old Testament, as well as to pastors.