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.