Studies in Scripture, Vol. 3: Genesis to 2 Samuel

by Kent P. Jackson, Robert L. Millet

The volumes in the Studies in Scripture series contain collections of essays written to give greater insight into history and doctrine of the standard works of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Recognizing that there is no substitute for sincere and serious study of the scriptures themselves, the authors have worked to point Latter-days Saints toward the wealth of wisdom and inspired direction to be discovered in the Lord’s word. These detailed discussions by deeply committed and believing LDS scholars have become a classic addition to many libraries. The new paperback editions make them easier to use and more accessible to everyone! Serious students of the Old Testament will enjoy dozens of articles from gospel scholars and General Authorities who reveal treasures of gospel insight and explain what the ancient record ought to mean to us in the latter days.

Genres: Nonfiction, Lds, Religion

317 pages, Paperback

Published February 1, 2004

About the author

Kent P. Jackson is a professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University. He was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, and graduated from BYU with a B.A. in ancient studies. He then earned M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in ancient Near Eastern studies from the University of Michigan. He joined the BYU faculty in 1980.

Dr. Jackson has two primary academic interests. The first is the intersection of the Bible and Latter-day Saint history and beliefs. The second is the Middle East—ancient, medieval, and modern. He is a former chair of Near Eastern Studies at the David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies at BYU and former associate dean of Religious Education. He has been a faculty member at the BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies five times.

Dr. Jackson has authored several books and articles. In his spare time he enjoys traveling, reading, and wildflower photography.

He and his wife, Nancy, live in Orem, Utah, and are the parents of five children and nine grandchildren.

Reviews

[M · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some stickers are excellent and some were not. Where it says "Studies" in the title I was expecting be information or unique insights. War to make it the article were just a summary of that portion of scripture.

[Malinda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book! I read it as I read the Old Testament in my scripture study and it brought so much clarity and light to what I was reading. So much cool information!

[Janette · Rating 4 out of 5]

Challenging, thought-provoking, informative

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read the scripture section along with the essays and learned a lot about the Old Testament.