He was known for his efforts to show that the plain, literal intention of the old testament authors was to speak about the hope of the coming messiah in the last days. Sailhamer has a salutary focus on the messiah in the old testament, and he seeks to show how this theme rises from the text of the old testament and develops as the texts unfold rather than reading it back in from the new testament. Sailhamer was an evangelical old testament scholartheologian. Old testament theology is a rich and rewarding study of what god revealed of himself, his character, his attributes, etc. John sailhamer, who taught at western in the 90s, walks the reader through a series of methodological decisions for thinking theologically about the ot. For instance, sailhamer convincingly shows how genesis 49 is interpreted in numbers 24, such that. Paul, minnesota, and professor of hebrew scriptures at western seminary, portland, oregon. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. John sailhamers introduction to old testament theology.
Since the author will develop the meaning of rheme terms in the. Old testament southeastern baptist theological seminary. John sailhamer, introduction to old testament theology. Few 600 page books on theology are intended to help the average bible. He was president of the evangelical theological society in 2000 and made notable contributions to old testament studies. Sailhamer is professor of old testament at golden gate baptist theological seminary in brea, california and was formerly senior professor of old testament and hebrew at southeastern baptist theological seminary. Sailhamer has 22 books on goodreads with 3103 ratings. In this extensively revised and updated edition of the flowering of old testament theology, professor ollenburger provides help for beginning theological students, who are frequently overwhelmed by the proliferation of volumes dealing with old testament theology, to say nothing of the variety of approaches used in these works. I am familiar with sailhamers views through the influence of professors, fellow students, and his other books. All that is really necessary is a sensitivity to the authors help in. John herbert sailhamer 1946 january 9, 2017 was an american professor of old testament studies at golden gate baptist theological seminary in california.
The books of the bible gives you an introduction to the bible and essential grasp of the 39 old testament books the 27 new testament books turn here for exactly the kind of informative, easytoread overviews youre looking for. He is currently professor of old testament at golden gate baptist theological seminary formerly senior professor of old testament and hebrew at southeastern baptist theological seminary. Ollenburger in this extensively revised and updated edition of the flowering of old testament theology, professor ollenburger provides help for beginning theological students, who are frequently overwhelmed by the proliferation of volumes dealing with old testament theology, to say nothing of the variety of approaches used in these. The development of old testament theology at old princeton, 18121932, westminster theological journal 59.
He is the author of the commentary on genesis in the expositor. Mar 16, 2020 sailhamer was a brilliant old testament scholar who taught at southeastern from 1999 to 2006. Sailhamers introduction is an explicitly conservative evangelical argument for a canonical, textcentered approach to the theology of the old testament. The writings of john sailhamer an online bibliography. The books of the bible 0310500311 by sailhamer, john h. An introduction to old testament theology by john h. The author develops his own distinctive approach which he calls canonical theology. Introduction to old testament theology ebook by john h. The old testament focuses primarily on gods relationship with the jews, starting with his call of abraham in genesis 12.
John herbert sailhamer 1946 january 9, 2017 was an american professor of old testament studies at golden gate baptist theological seminary in. New international dictionary of old testament theology, 5 vols. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters. Under each heading the works are numbered and listed in chronological order.
The writings of john sailhamer an online bibliography john h. And if you talk to his students, theyll confirm that this is in fact the case. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the pentateuch as narrative. When busy people want to know more about the bible and the christian faith, the. They are part of a series of bible study aids published by zondervan. Sailhamer was a brilliant old testament scholar who taught at southeastern from 1999 to 2006. Sailhamers work was characterized by a consistent focus. The authors purpose for introduction to old testament theology is to show how different approaches to the old testament can be brought together into a single theology. In his thesis, he claims to bridge the gap, so to speak, between biblical literalism and old earth science. Sailhamer 19462017 was professor of old testament at gateway seminary formerly golden gate baptist theological seminary in brea, california.
While i had thought it would be an entrylevel foray into the ot itself, in reality it was a wide introduction to the many streams of approaching ot theology. New york times best sellers best books of the month childrens books. His other works include an introduction to old testament theology and the niiv compact bible commentary. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. He was as an expert in biblical hebrew and had an incredible knowledge of old testament scholarship.
Wallace, the foundations of reformed biblical theology. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons. A canonical approach 1995 this first one is not what one would call an ot theology. From theology to biblical archaeology, to the life of christ and more, each volume covers a topic of vital interest to christians in handy, onepage bits of. He was known for his efforts to show that the plain, literal intention of the old testament authors was to speak about the hope of the coming messiah. John sailhamer sailhamer, john used books, rare books and new books.
This sequence will allow a reader to follow sailhamers thinking over the course of his career. John sailhamer, who taught at western in the 90s, walks the reader through a series of methodological. These are more pamphlets than books, under 100 pages of large print, and lacking indexes or bibliographies. Read introduction to old testament theology by john h. Sailhamer completed a phd in near eastern languages and cultures at ucla in 1981. Thm dallas theological seminary, old testament scholar with emphasis on the book of genesis and the pentateuch summary in this book on genesis 1 and 2, sailhamer focuses on interpretation of the text itself. The paper will also demonstrate how the order of the books plays a part in understanding that theme, how the story of the bible impacts the stated.
This view, along with the book genesis unbound, has been endorsed by major. John sailhamer is an evangelical old testament professor at golden gate. John sailhamer is currently considered a single author. The books of the bible gives you an introduction to the bible and essential grasp of the 39 old testament books and the 27 new testament books. An introduction to old testament theology by john h sailhamer. Sailhamer, including niv compact bible commentary, and pentateuch as narrative, the, and more on. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad.
The authors purpose for introduction to old testament theology is to show how different approaches to the old testament. The meaning of the pentateuch is the result of decades of sailhamers reading, teaching, and publishing on the pentateuch. A canonical approach was a different sort of work than anything i had read before. Introduction to old testament theology, the meaning of the pentateuch, even genesis unbound, as well as his commentaries it seems obvious that these arise directly out of his teaching. When busy people want to know more about the bible and the christian. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. May 01, 1995 john sailhamers introduction to old testament theology. He is the author of several books, including introduction to old testament theology and the meaning of the pentateuch. It synthesizes much of the work that he has produced over the years, especially his introduction to old testament theology, the pentateuch as narrative and his articles on the. Introduction to old testament theology zondervan academic.
The paperback of the introduction to old testament theology. Read introduction to old testament theology a canonical approach by john h. The pentateuch is the foundation for understanding the old testament and the bible as a. A biblicaltheological commentary ebook written by john h. Sailhamer is professor of old testament at golden gate baptist theological seminary in brea, california and was formerly senior professor of old testament and hebrew at southeastern baptist theological seminary his other works include an introduction to old testament theology and the niiv compact bible commentary. John herbert sailhamer, an evangelical old testament scholar who taught at two southern baptist seminaries and was president of the evangelical theological society in 2000, died jan.
And if you talk to his students, theyll confirm that this is in fact. Finding meaning in the pentateuch christianity today. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read biblical archaeology. John sailhamer primary author only author division. If you read his books the pentateuch as narrative, introduction to old testament theology, the meaning of the pentateuch, even genesis unbound, as well as his commentaries it seems obvious that these arise directly out of his teaching. Not only am i familiar with his proposed canonical. He does not attempt to reconcile it with modern science. Introduction to old testament theology by john h sailhamer.
Turn here for exactly the kind of informative, easytoread overviews youre looking for. Old testament theology paper 250 points the student will analyze and write a paper on a particular biblical theological theme of their choosing as seen in an old testament book of their choice. First of all, i didnt have to get out my bible dictionary to define difficult jargon in every other sentence. May, 2016 john sailhamer, introduction to old testament theology. Jan 09, 2017 if you read his books the pentateuch as narrative, introduction to old testament theology, the meaning of the pentateuch, even genesis unbound, as well as his commentaries it seems obvious that these arise directly out of his teaching. Ct editor at large collin hansen interviewed sailhamer, old testament professor at golden gate baptist theological seminary, about his newest. Examine distinctive theological concepts of selected old testament books.
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