From Paradise To The Promised Land Summary
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From Paradise to the Promised Land: An Introduction to the Main Themes of the Pentateuch. T. Desmond Alexander. Carlisle CA: Paternoster Press, 2002 - 339 pages
Introduction:
From Paradise to the Promised Land, Desmond Alexander published the first edition of From Paradise to the Promised Land in 1995 and focused entirely on the contents of the five books of the Pentateuch. However, in the second edition the author added several chapters discussing contemporary studies of the Pentateuch. Alexander explains the need for the updated addition in the preface by stating, “The present volume, therefore, seeks to (a) guide the reader through the maze of modern approaches to the Pentateuch, and (b) focus on the main themes of the Pentateuch, viewed as a …show more content…
In addition, Alexander examines a general picture of the book of Genesis in four chapters under the themed headings: “The Royal Lineage in Genesis,” “The Blessing of the Nations,” “Paradise Lost,” and “By Faith Abraham”. The book of Exodus is covered in chapters 13- 16. The topic of Leviticus is discussed in chapters 17 – 19, and Numbers is covered in chapters 20 and 21: “Towards the Promised Land,” and “Murmurings.” Two chapters, 22 and 23, are devoted to a discussion of Deuteronomy: “Love and Loyalty,” and “Why Israel?” A helpful aspect in the book that is an addition to the discussion of these major Pentateuchal themes is the section titled “New Testament Connections.” This section demonstrates how the Old Testament concepts discussed in each chapter communicate to the doctrines and practices of the New Testament. This text is particularly helpful in showing the way in which the various Pentateuchal themes develop in these books and into the New Testament. Alexander offers many exegetical and theological insights that give a sense of unity of the Five Books of
From Paradise to the Promised Land: An Introduction to the Main Themes of the Pentateuch. T. Desmond Alexander. Carlisle CA: Paternoster Press, 2002 - 339 pages
Introduction:
From Paradise to the Promised Land, Desmond Alexander published the first edition of From Paradise to the Promised Land in 1995 and focused entirely on the contents of the five books of the Pentateuch. However, in the second edition the author added several chapters discussing contemporary studies of the Pentateuch. Alexander explains the need for the updated addition in the preface by stating, “The present volume, therefore, seeks to (a) guide the reader through the maze of modern approaches to the Pentateuch, and (b) focus on the main themes of the Pentateuch, viewed as a …show more content…
In addition, Alexander examines a general picture of the book of Genesis in four chapters under the themed headings: “The Royal Lineage in Genesis,” “The Blessing of the Nations,” “Paradise Lost,” and “By Faith Abraham”. The book of Exodus is covered in chapters 13- 16. The topic of Leviticus is discussed in chapters 17 – 19, and Numbers is covered in chapters 20 and 21: “Towards the Promised Land,” and “Murmurings.” Two chapters, 22 and 23, are devoted to a discussion of Deuteronomy: “Love and Loyalty,” and “Why Israel?” A helpful aspect in the book that is an addition to the discussion of these major Pentateuchal themes is the section titled “New Testament Connections.” This section demonstrates how the Old Testament concepts discussed in each chapter communicate to the doctrines and practices of the New Testament. This text is particularly helpful in showing the way in which the various Pentateuchal themes develop in these books and into the New Testament. Alexander offers many exegetical and theological insights that give a sense of unity of the Five Books of