About the Author

Steven L. McKenzie is the Spence L. Wilson Senior Research Fellow and Professor of Hebrew Bible at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN.

John Kaltner is the Virginia Ballou McGehee Professor of Muslim-Christian Relations at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN.

Reviews

McKenzie and Kaltner's text gives an excellent introduction to the geographical, historical, and cultural contexts of the Old Testament while presenting up-to-date information about its composition. It is a must for instructors who are looking for a well-written and researched text that provides their students with an accessible entree into the world of critical biblical studies.
--Linda S. Schearing, Professor of Hebrew Scriptures, Gonzaga University This introduction to the Old Testament stands out from similar efforts because, along with a focus on content, growth, and context, it pays serious attention to matters of interpretation. Always understandable, but never oversimplified, this will be a perfect textbook for college and seminary students.
--Richard D. Nelson, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University