For Us, but Not to Us

“John Walton has made (and still is making) important contributions to our understanding of the Old Testament. Now a number of his talented former students have written insightful essays on topics dear to Walton’s interests: creation, covenant, and context. Thank you for this fitting tribute to a deeply respected teacher and scholar.”


—Tremper Longman III, Distinguished Scholar and Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies, Westmont College





“This volume appropriately honors Prof. Walton with quality essays that do justice to the breadth of his interests over many years of academic ministry. Essay topics engage ancient Near Eastern cognitive environment, archaeology, Hebrew grammar, hermeneutics, and biblical theology—a smorgasboard that offers something appetizing for everyone.”


—John W. Hilber, Professor of Old Testament, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary





“This wide-ranging collection is a fitting tribute to a scholar who has dedicated his life to explicating the cultural world of the Old Testament within the academy and beyond. Penned by colleagues, former students, and others impacted by Walton’s mentorship and work, these essays explore three expansive areas that have been the focus of his research. They testify to Walton’s legacy of making an ancient text understandable and relevant for today.”


—M. Daniel Carroll R. (Rodas), Scripture Press Ministries Professor of Biblical Studies and Pedagogy, Wheaton College and Graduate School