Giving the sense: reformation While contemporary culture locates it

While contemporary culture locates it in self-absorption

discussion and illustration of principal interpretive methods

In response

and professor of Old Testament at the Graduate School of Theology

Giving the sense: reformation While contemporary culture locates itBrimming with insights, this volume by evangelical scholars explores a broad range of Old Testament studies. The contributors explore methodological issues, survey the five major eras in Israel's history, and focus on specific issues related to understanding Old Testament historical texts such as the dating of the Exodus, the use of large numbers during Israel's monarchy, and the literary features in the book of Esther. Compiled in honour of Eugene H.