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This lively, engaging introduction to the Old Testament is critical yet faith friendly, lavishly illustrated, and accompanied by a variety of pedagogical aids. It serves as the Old Testament counterpart to Mark Allan Powell's successful Introducing the New Testament (over 105,000 copies sold).

Introducing the Old Testament presents disputed and controversial issues fairly, neither dictating conclusions nor privileging skepticism over faith-based perspectives. The full-color interior is illustrated with photographs and fine art and includes sidebars, maps, a glossary, and further reading suggestions.

A companion website through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources features a wealth of additional resources for students and instructors. Resources for students include chapter objectives, study questions, flash cards, and self-quizzes. Resources for professors include chapter objectives, discussion prompts, pedagogical suggestions, PowerPoint slides, and a test/quiz bank.

Rolf A. Jacobson (PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary) is professor of Old Testament and the Alvin N. Rogness Chair of Scripture, Theology, and Ministry at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is ordained in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and is the coauthor, with Karl N. Jacobson, of Invitation to the Psalms.<br /><br />Michael J. Chan (PhD, Emory University) is associate professor of Old Testament at Luther Seminary, where he is involved in a variety of innovation initiatives. He hosts the Gospel Beautiful podcast, has written numerous books and articles related to the Old Testament, and is a sought-after adult educator, leader, and group facilitator.