This book celebrates Michael P. V. Barrett's many contributions to the church and the academy. It covers a variety of topics and is divided into three major sections of essays: historical, exegetical/expositional, and theological. The historical section covers issues from the ancient Near East to Puritan preaching and the importance of the Reformation. Though these may seem disparate subjects, they reflect Barrett's love for the world of the Old Testament as well as his allegiance to Protestant and Reformed Christianity. The exegetical and expositional essays range from Genesis to the poetic literature of the Hebrew Bible, from historical and expositional theology to the details of textual criticism. Finally, the theological essays focus on three topics dear to Barrett's heart: Christ in the Old Testament, a biblical and balanced view of God, and the wisdom of Qoheleth. This variety reflects the breadth and depth of Barrett's own interest in the issues of reading, interpreting, and proclaiming the Scriptures.
Table of Contents: 1.The Wisdom of a Father: How the Old Testament Shaped a Home - Charles M. Barrett
Historical 2.The Myth of Baal: Anat's Battle in the Valley - John D. Currid
3. The Puritan Preaching of the Old Testament - Joel R. Beeke
4. Protestant Still: Why the Reformation Matters Today - Sean Michael Lucas
Exegetical and Expositional 5. My Two Sons: Abraham and His Heir - Rhett P. Dodson
6. Wrestling with Luther and Calvin at the Jabbok - Mark S. Gignilliat
7. A Discourse Analysis of Exodus 32-34 - Ken Casillas
8. The "Gods" of Psalm 82: Humans or Deities? - Kevin T. Bauder
9. A Spider in a Psalm? Psalm 90:9 in Ancient Greek and Syriac Translations - Richard A. Taylor
10. Righteousness, Justice, and Equity: Structure in Proverbs 2 and the Final Shape of Proverbs - A. Philip Brown
Theological 11. Finding Messiah in the Old Testament - with the Rabbis - Russel T. Fuller
12. The God of Love and His Command to Annihilate the Canaanites - Walter C. Kaiser Jr.
13. Is Qoheleth's Wisdom Trustworthy? - Steve L. Reynolds
14. A Bibliography of the Writings of Michael P. V. Barrett - William E. Pareja
