An Introduction to the Old Testament Quotes

“The book presents Daniel as a model for behavior during periods of oppression and persecution. He is a historical embodiment of righteousness.”
― Tremper Longman III, An Introduction to the Old Testament

“cavalier”
― Tremper Longman III, An Introduction to the Old Testament

“ardent”
― Tremper Longman III, An Introduction to the Old Testament

“The author(s) of the Pentateuch believed that God actually created the universe in the past, Abraham migrated from Mesopotamia to Palestine, Moses parted the Red Sea, David ascended the throne of Israel, the kingdom was divided under Solomon’s son, the Babylonians defeated the Israelites, and Ezra and Nehemiah led a reform in the postexilic community. However, the historicity of these acts is assumed in that they are stated and not proved. The concern of the text is not to prove the history, but rather to impress the reader with the theological significance of these acts. History and theology are closely connected in the biblical text.”
― Tremper Longman III, An Introduction to the Old Testament

“The presence of [precious] materials in the wilderness can be explained only as a result of the so-called plundering of the Egyptians (Ex. 12:33-35). In this way God provided the materials for his own house.”
― Tremper Longman III, An Introduction to the Old Testament