Listen "Key Books to Read on Interpreting and Preaching the Old Testament"
Episode Synopsis
In today’s episode, Dr. David Allen discusses key books written on the subject of interpreting and preaching the Old Testament. As someone who reads through the Bible each year, Dr. Allen provides this episode as a help in understanding names and geographical locations mentioned in the Old Testament. While not exhaustive, this reading list includes several must-have resources for every preacher. Zondervan Exegetical Commentaries for the Old Testament A Basic Guide to Biblical Theology by Alan Thompson IVP Bible Background Commentary on the Old Testament Lexham Geographic Commentaries on Sections of the Old Testament The Art of Narrative Analogy: Identifying and Interpreting Parallel Passages in the Bible by Seth Postell (Not yet released – Available for pre-order) Kregal Handbooks for Old Testament Exegesis The Pentateuch as Narrative: A Biblical-Theological Commentary by John Sailhamer A Survey of the Old Testament by Andrew Hill and John Walton Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament: A Comprehensive Bible Commentary on Old Testament Quotations, Allusions & Echoes That Appear from Matthew through Revelation Dictionary of the New Testament Use of the Old Testament Handbook on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament: Exegesis And Interpretation Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible Theological Interpretation of the Old Testament: A Book-by-Book Survey
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