The Old Testament Story - Hardcover

This comprehensive exploration of the Old Testament is ideal for those who know little or nothing about the Bible. Widely adopted for its clear, lively writing style, interesting illustrations, and exceptional readability, it explores the development of Old Testament literature and provides the geographical and historical background necessary to understand it.

This comprehensive exploration of the Old Testament is ideal for those who know little or nothing about the Bible. Exceptionally readable, it uses a clear, lively writing style, up-to-date scholarship, and interesting illustrations and maps to explore the development of Old Testament literature and the geographical and historical background necessary to understand it. Follows the traditional order of the Books, except Ruth, through 2 Kings. Then examines each Book in its historical context. Explores the crucial roles of women as well as men throughout. For anyone interested in the Old Testament, especially those with no previous knowledge of the subject.