The significance of the Old Testament
What is the Old Testament? Canon and text
The Old Testament in its context
What kind of text
Interpreting the Old Testament
The Pentateuch
The former prophets
The latter prophets
The writings
Further reading

To understand the Old Testament in a meaningful way, it must be read against its historical, cultural and theological background. Here, Robin Routledge enables readers to engage with the text. He discusses:- date, authorship, the writers'intention and purpose, and significant textual issues- key scholarly approaches to the text, including historical-critical and literary approaches. To help us comprehend and interpret the Old Testament, and so apply it to current belief and praxis, Routledge includes an overview of exegetical and hermeneutical approaches. He also offers some guidance through the maze of new treatments and terminology. The volume provides specific introductions to the sections and books of the Old Testament, following the canonical order of the Hebrew text. In addition, Routledge notes key distinctive issues and points to sources for further study