Description
Book SynopsisAn introduction to the first five books of the Old Testament, dealing with major thematic units within each biblical book. This new edition has been substantially revised and updated.
Table of ContentsContents
Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Part 1: Genesis
1. Creation and the Fall (1-3)
2. The Sequence after Creation and the Fall (4-11)
3. Abraham (11:26-25:11)
4. Jacob (25:11-36:42)
5. Joseph (37-50)
Part 2: Exodus
6. The Emergence of Moses (1-6)
7. Plagues, Passover, and the Exodus (7:1-15:21)
8. Testing in the Wilderness (15:22-18:27)
9. Law and Covenant (19-24)
10. Tabernacle, the Golden Calf, and Covenant Renewal (25-
40)
Part 3: Leviticus
11. The Sacrificial System (1-7)
12. Priestly Ordination (8-10)
13. Clean and Unclean (11-15)
14. The Day of Atonement (16)
15. A Holiness Manifesto (17-27)
Part 4: Numbers
16. Preparations for Departure from Sinai (1:1-10:10)
17. From Sinai to Kadesh (10:11-20:21)
18. From Kadesh to Moab (20:22-36:13)
Part 5: Deuteronomy
19. Remember the Past (1:1-4:40)
20. Be Careful in the Future (4:41-11:32)
21. The Laws of Deuteronomy (12-26)
22. Blessings and Curses (27-30)
23. Moses' Farewell (31-34)
Index
