An Old Testament Theology

An Exegetical, Canonical, and Thematic Approach.The Old
Testament is more than a religious history of the nation of Israel. It is more
than a portrait gallery of heroes of the faith. It is even more than a
theological and prophetic backdrop to the New Testament. Beyond these, the Old
Testament is inspired revelation of the very nature, character, and works of
God. As renowned Old Testament scholar Bruce Waltke writes in the preface of
this book, the Old Testament's every sentence is 'fraught with theology, worthy
of reflection.'

This book is the result of decades of reflection
informed by an extensive knowledge of the Hebrew language, the best of critical
scholarship, a deep understanding of both the content and spirit of the Old
Testament, and a thoroughly evangelical conviction. Taking a narrative,
chronological approach to the text, Waltke employs rhetorical criticism to
illuminate the theologies of the biblical narrators. Through careful study, he
shows that the unifying theme of the Old Testament is the 'breaking in of the
kingdom of God.' This theme helps the reader better understand not only the Old
Testament, but also the New Testament, the continuity of the entire Bible, and
ultimately, God himself.Authors: Bruce K. Waltke with Charles
Yu.'Truly a great work from the hand and heart of a great
evangelical biblical theologian. [...] Waltke's Theology will
immediately join the ranks as the standard by which evangelicals will measure
all future publications in this field.'- John H.
Sailhammer'Bruce Waltke [...] is a master interpreter; and all of us
[...] benefit greatly from his tremendous insights into the text. This book is
a must read for all who study the Old Testament.' - Tremper
Longman