BK C03 003C1
ABIDING ASTONISHMENT
Brueggemann, Walter
An examination of historical Psalms (78, 105, 106, 136), reviews this portion of scripture's social-political intention and function. Discusses these Psalms in relation to the historical writings of modernity and in relation to marginality. 

BK C03 012C1
BASIC FORMS OF PROPHETIC SPEECH
Westermann, Claus
The prophetic message awakens the people of God and calls them back from their perverse ways. But, the history of the investigation of prophecy shows the understanding of these messages has changed over time. 

BK C03 004C1
BOOKS OF THE TORAH
Mann, Thomas W.
This work provides an interpretation of the Pentateuch as a whole, rather than focusing on its composite parts. 

BK C03 013C1
CALVIN'S OLD TESTAMENT COMMENTARIES
Parker, T. H. L.
Calvin has always been regarded as one of the greatest biblical commentators in the history of the Reformed church. Now again available is this valuable and complete study of his Old Testament expositions. 

BK C03 002C1
CHRONICLES, I AND II
Japhet, Sara
An English translation of the biblical text of each chapter is given with notes on both the Massoretic and the English text, followed by a discussion of structure, source, and form of text, verse-by-verse interpretation, with bibliography. 

BK C03 018C1
DANIEL, AN ACTIVE VOLCANO
Russell, D. S.
In this interpretation, the figure of Daniel represents both the people and nations in their dealings with God, who is in control of events. Makes use of the findings of modern scholarship, but writes devotionally and practically rather than doctrinally. 

BK C03 022C1
FROM FATHER TO SON
Steinmetz, Devora
Analyzes narrative structure and word patterns that recur throughout each family story and demonstrates that Genesis is an intricately constructed literary work that speaks of life and death, survival and decay, with astonishing clarity and beauty. 

BK C03 019C1
HEBREW BIBLE, THE OLD TESTAMENT AND HISTORICAL CRITICISM
Levenson, John D.
The author takes "aim at the orthodoxy of historical critical method, its assumptions, misplaced optimism, and institutional support systems." Written from a Jewish perspective. 

BK C03 006C1
HOPE WITHIN HISTORY
Brueggemann, Walter
Within a culture that is presented shaped by values of hopelessness, the author looks at the biblical text and finds the resources for a hope within history, a hope that challenges hopelessness and despair. 

BK C03 023C1
JOB-DAILY BIBLE SERIES
Gibson, John C. L.
One of the most exciting and challenging books of the Bible, Job is a literary work of great majesty and power. In this commentary, Gibson helps contemporary readers explore the timeless story of the afflicted Job and its meaning for today. 

BK C03 020C1
LET JUSTICE ROLL DOWN
Birch, Bruce C.
Addresses the issue of ethics, concentrating on the way the Old Testament understandings substantively inform Christian ethical inquiry. 

BK C03 007C1
LORD RESIGNS
Mays, James L.
The author interprets the Psalms as the liturgical language of those who believe in the Kingdom of God. Every chapter is written to support the use of the Psalms as the prayer, praise, and scripture of the church. 

BK C03 009C1
MESSAGE OF THE PSALMS
Brueggemann, Walter
"The book of Psalms provides the most reliable theological, pastoral, and liturgical resource given us in biblical tradition. In season and out of season, generation, faithful women and men turn to the Psalms as a most helpful resource for conversation with God about things that matter most." 

BK C03 005C1
MINOR PROPHETS AND THE APOCRYPHA
Kraft, Charles F.
Offers commentaries on Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zechariah, Malachi, and the Apocrypha. 

BK C03 008C1
NAHUM, HABAKKUK, AND ZEPHANIAH
Roberts, J. M. M.
Part of the "Old Testament Library" series. Builds on the work of previous scholarship and addresses contemporary issues. It gives serious attention to questions of textual criticism, philology, history and Near Eastern backgrounds. 

BK C03 026C1
OLD TESTAMENT STORIES FROM THE BACK SIDE
Kalas, J. Ellsworth
Open up new insights into selected Old Testament stories by seeing them from the "back side" -- through a unique starting point or retelling or from a different person's perspective. Includes modern illustrations and personal stories from the author's own experience. 12 sessions. Includes study guide 

BK C03 001C1
POWER, PROVIDENCE,& PERSONALITY
Brueggemann, Walter
Biblical insight into life and ministry. Studies three passages from the biblical books of Samuel, using methods of literary criticism and rhetorical analysis. 

BK C03 043C1
PREACHING FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT
Achtemeier, Elizabeth
This comprehensive interpretation of the Old Testament shows that the Word of God in the Old Testament is also the Word of the present-day church. It provides theological insights as well as practical sermon suggestions for preachers and seminary students. 

BK C03 044C1
PREACHING PROVERBS: WISDOM FROM THE PULPIT
McKenzie, Alyce M.
Proverbs, both biblical and contemporary, offer effective tools for conveying messages with impact. The author shows how to reclaim these powerful tools for today's pulpit. 

BK C03 010C1
PROLOGUE TO HISTORY
Seters, John Van The author has undertaken an investigation into the nature and form of the book of Genesis, to what genre of literature does it belong, and how can we account for its presence in the Hebrew Bible. 

BK C03 011C1
PROPHETIC ORACLES OF SALVATION IN THE OLD TESTAMENT
Westermann, Claus
This study gathers all the texts and organizes them in intelligible fashion, so that the reader may gain a clear impression of the various ways the prophets announced God's saving word for Israel. 

BK C03 014C1
SATIRE AND THE HEBREW PROPHETS
Jemielity, Thomas
The author demonstrates the striking relationship between satire and Hebrew prophecy. The book explores how the prophets used satire to answer attacks on their credibility. 

BK C03 021C1
TALKING ABOUT GENESIS
Moyers, Bill
This book offers a supplement to the series with Bill Moyers on "Genesis: A Living Conversation." It can be used separately as a 10-12 week study. Contains discussion topics, activities, and resources. 

BK C03 027C1
TEN COMMANDMENTS FROM THE BACK SIDE
Kalas, J. Ellsworth
Gain new insights into the Ten Commandments! By restating them in the positive Kalas explores how these "prohibitive" laws are actually intended to make life richer and more fulfilling. Kalas uses contemporary illustrations and person experience to show how these timeless laws apply to our lives today. Includes study guide. 

BK C03 015C1
USING GOD'S RESOURCES WISELY
Brueggemann, Walter
The author explores readings from Isaiah and how they relate to the environment and urban crisis. He approaches the readings as an artistic-theological history of the city of Jerusalem, a case study of urban environmental crisis. 

BK C03 046C1
WESTMINSTER-JOB
Wharton, James A.
Sometimes overlooked in the whole of scripture, Job is not at all marginal when it comes to questions of faith in the face of adversity and the universal human quest for meaning and order in a world that consistently mocks both. Job resounds with our cries of the heart and honors those cries as an authentic dimension of faithfulness. 

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