SKU: 1017045 Scripture Study Made Simple Old Testament

Kerry Muhlestein

Description

From Daniel and Jonah to Isaiah and Moses, the teachings of the Lords ancient servants have been painstakingly passed down and preserved through the generations. Now, readers are invited to view the Old Testament from a fresh perspective as they expand their understanding of the prophecies, events, and symbolism found within the pages of this book of scripture. In the latest volume of the Scripture Study Made Simple series, Kerry Muhlestein presents an easy,to,understand discussion of individual verses, with supporting material drawn from the words of Church leaders. Readers are given the tools necessary to broaden their understanding of the doctrines and principles of the gospel through analysis of history, terminology, and characterization in the scriptures. These insights and details, along with careful, prayerful individual study, will illuminate the sacred words of the prophets as they teach and testify of Jesus Christ.

About the Author

Kerry Muhlestein is a professor and former associate chair of the Department of Ancient Scripture at Brigham Young University, where he has taught about the Abrahamic Covenant for almost three decades. He received his BS in psychology with a Hebrew minor from BYU, his MA in Ancient Near Eastern studies from BYU, and his PhD from UCLA in Egyptology with a secondary emphasis in Hebrew language and literature. He is also the director of the BYU Egypt Excavation Project, and his family has lived in Jerusalem on multiple occasions while Kerry has taught there. He and his wife, Julianne, are the parents of six children and grandparents to one grandson.