Brent A. Strun: Abridged Introduction to the Old Testament

This is an introductory book written to help those who have never read the Old Testament or are completely unfamiliar with it to open it, read it without boredom, and meditate on it for a lifetime. While it primarily provides an overview of the 39 books of the Old Testament book by book, it does not neglect key academic research related to those contents. It includes a biblical catalog, chronology, and maps, making it effective for readers to grasp and organize the vast content at a glance. Furthermore, to ensure a comfortable reading experience, it omits footnotes; instead, it provides thematic lists of recommended books and brief explanations for each chapter to aid in deeper research. Meanwhile, the author presents a new approach to the Old Testament, stating that it can be read like poetry. This is because, like poetry, the Old Testament does not offer definitive answers but remains open to diverse interpretations, revealing contrasting aspects in various parts. Therefore, the author recommends that readers savor the language of the Old Testament as much as possible, just as one reads poetry. It instills hope by saying that doing so will produce the best results, such as becoming fascinated by the Old Testament, falling deeply in love with it, and even being transformed.

Korean title: 간추린 구약개론

Korean author: 브랜트 A. 스트런

Korean publisher: CLC(기독교문서선교회)

ISBN-13: 9788934124221