Distinctive Ideas of the Old Testament

by Norman H. Snaith

Book by Snaith, Norman H.

Paperback

First published December 1, 1964

Reviews

[Shannon]

This is an excellent book. Short enough to be read in one afternoon but packed full of research into the unique concepts contained in the Old Testament apart from any other religion. Written from a Christian perspective, this challenges the reader to reconsider some of the modern day "knowledge" or "misinformation" that has become popular by instead, returning to the roots of the teachings and understanding related in the Old Testament...more importantly perhaps, providing insight into the original Hebrew translations which are not only profound but bring great clarity into many modern day delusions.

[Ian Minielly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was written at a time when Americans had greater capacity to think. No doubt about it. I struggled through it because of its focus and emphasis on Old Testament themes with Greek formality and language.

The distinctives Snaith focuses on are The holiness of God, The righteousness of God, the salvation of God, the covenant-love of God, the election-love of God, and the spirit of God. Each one of these topics has a comparison and contrast with the Greek and Hebrew and how it results in a theology present in the New Covenant, but found first in the Old Testament. The final chapter does a great job of summarizing these and bringing it all together.

This is not a book for the modern reader to easily pour through. I suspect in its day 100 years ago it was probably more easily grasped before television and phones turned out minds to mush. If you can get a hold of this book, I suggest you do so. I got mine used from an old preachers book sale and I am beyond pleased with it.