The Pentateuch - (Scripture Connections) by J Daniel Hays (Paperback)

About the Book

In The Pentateuch: Life in the Presence of God, J. Daniel Hays surveys the narrative history of the Pentateuch--the first five books of Scripture--and invites readers to know the God who covenanted with Israel to rescue them and live in his presence.

Book Synopsis

In The Pentateuch: Life in the Presence of God, J. Daniel Hays surveys the narrative history of the Pentateuch--the first five books of Scripture and invites readers to know the God who covenanted with Israel to rescue them and live in his presence. This book will encourage and equip pastors, students, and laypersons as they encounter the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

As part of the Scripture Connections series, The Pentateuch includes helpful sidebars with ancient, biblical, gospel, and life connections. Written in an accessible manner, this book will help readers engage more deeply with the stories of God's chosen people.

The Scripture Connections series is a concise and accessible guide to the Bible that focuses on Scripture's natural unity. Each volume covers a particular set of biblical books, providing a thorough overview of the content and background in a shorter page count than a traditional textbook. The authors bring forward connections between Scripture and the ancient world, other biblical texts, the good news of the gospel, and everyday life, inviting readers to engage more deeply with God's Word.

Review Quotes

"J. Daniel Hays has written a solid textbook on the Pentateuch, offering standard introductory material within the storyline of life in God's presence and covering matters of debate with judicious wisdom. His work will surely benefit students of Scripture."
--L. Michael Morales, professor of biblical studies, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

"This is an excellent introduction to the Pentateuch. Fair and evenhanded on issues of date, authorship, and historical and literary context, The Pentateuch will appeal to a broad Christian readership."
--Catherine L. McDowell, associate professor of Old Testament, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

"The Pentateuch is evangelical in its orientation, robust in its discussion, interactive in its approach, balanced in its tone, and engaging in its style."
--Gordon H. Johnston, professor of Old Testament studies, Dallas Theological Seminary

"This book will be an eminently usable edition for Old Testament professors and students in the seminary classroom."
--Eric A. Mitchell, professor of Old Testament and biblical backgrounds, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

About the Author

J. Daniel Hays (PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) is senior professor of Old Testament at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.