Outlines of an Introduction to the Old Testament (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Walter Beardslee

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267200099 ISBN 13: 9780267200092

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A concise, student-friendly overview of the Old Testament that helps readers navigate its structure and history.

This edition presents the book’s scope, its Hebrew text and Aramaic portions, and how scholars date and analyze each part.

Combining a clear outline with accessible explanations, the work guides readers through the major divisions and books, from the Torah to the Writings and Prophets. It emphasizes how the Old Testament came to us, how it is divided, and how to interpret its contents with careful attention to authorship, dating, and literary form. The goal is to support systematic study for students and general readers alike.
What you’ll experience

• A grounded overview of the Old Testament’s name, text, and divisions
• Plain explanations of textual transmission, manuscripts, and language
• Summaries of the major books and their literary features
• Insight into scholarly methods for dating, authorship, and structure

Ideal for readers of biblical studies, theology students, and anyone seeking a solid, accessible introduction to the Old Testament.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267200099
• ISBN 13: 9780267200092
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 230