The Old Testament - A Brief Overview

Table of Contents

The Story of the Bible

• The Old Testament
• Quick Summary
• About
• Divisions
• Timeline
• Charts
• Maps
• Creation
• Adam and Eve
• The Flood
• The Tower of Babel
• Abraham the First Hebrew

Isaac, Son of Promise

• Jacob and the 12 Tribes
• Joseph and Egypt
• Moses and the Exodus
• The Giving of the Law
• The Tabernacle
• The Wilderness Wanderings
• Joshua and the Promised Land
• The Judges
• Samuel the Prophet
• Saul, Israel's First King
• King David
• King Solomon
• The Divided Kingdom
• The Northern Kingdom of Israel
• The Southern Kingdom of Judah
• The Assyrian Captivity
• The Babylonian Captivity
• The Return From Babylon
• The Prophets
• The Messiah
• Conclusion
• Bibliography and Credits

Summary of the Old Testament Books

• Genesis
• Exodus
• Leviticus
• Numbers
• Deuteronomy
• Joshua
• Judges
• Ruth
• Samuel
• Kings
• Chronicles
• Ezra
• Nehemiah
• Esther
• Job
• Psalms
• Proverbs
• Ecclesiastes
• Song of Solomon
• Isaiah
• Jeremiah
• Lamentations
• Ezekiel
• Daniel
• Hosea
• Joel
• Amos
• Obadiah
• Jonah
• Micah
• Nahum
• Habakkuk
• Zephaniah
• Haggai
• Zechariah
• Malachi

Read the Old Testament Stories

• The 7 Days of Creation
• The Fall of Man
• Cain and Abel
• Noah's Ark

Bibliography Resources on the Old Testament

• A Survey of Old Testament Introduction, Revised and Expanded by Archer, 508 Pages, Pub. 2007
• The Old Testament: A Historical, Theological, and Critical Introduction
• Introducing the Old Testament: A Historical, Literary, and Theological Survey
• A Survey of the Old Testament
• An Introduction to the Old Testament: Second Edition
• Old Testament Theology
• A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the Old Testament: The Gospel Promised

Old Testament Charts to Help with the Study of the Bible

• Old Testament Books
• Old Testament Books in English Order
• Old Testament Books in Hebrew Order
• Old Testament Books - Hebrew Meanings
• Divisions of the Old Testament
• Timeline of the Pentateuch
• Adam and Eve, a Type of Christ and the Church
• The Table of Nations in Genesis 10
• Lifespans in Genesis
• The Lineage of Christ in Genesis
• The Family Tree of Esau
• The 12 Tribes of Israel
• Joseph, A Type of Christ
• The Encampment of Israel
• The Hebrew Calendar of Months
• The 7 Feasts and God's Calendar
• The Feasts and Festivals of Israel
• Scriptures and Procedures of the Feasts
• Chapters, Verses, and Words in the Old Testament
• Miracles in the Old Testament
• Parables in the Old Testament
• Gentile Nations in the Old Testament
• The Servant of the LORD, Israel and the Messiah
• The Distinction Between Kings and Chronicles
• The Judges who Delivered Israel
• The Royal House of David
• The Kings of Israel
• The Kings of Judah
• Chronology of Israel and Judah's Kings and Prophets
• Chronology of the Prophets
• Messages of the Prophets
• Kings of the Assyrian Empire
• Kings of the Babylonian Empire
• Kings of the Persian Empire
• Cuneiform Inscriptions with Names of Foreign Kings

Main Menu

• Ancient Assyrian Social Structure
• Ancient Babylonia
• Ancient Canaan During the Time of Joshua
• Ancient History Timeline
• Ancient Oil Lamps
• Antonia Fortress
• Archaeology of Ancient Assyria
• Assyria and Bible Prophecy
• Augustus Caesar
• Background Bible Study
• Bible
• Biblical Geography
• Fallen Empires - Archaeological Discoveries and the Bible
• First Century Jerusalem
• Glossary of Latin Words
• Herod Agrippa I
• Herod Antipas
• Herod the Great
• Herod's Temple
• High Priest's in New Testament Times
• Jewish Literature in New Testament Times
• Library collection
• Map of David's Kingdom
• Map of the Divided Kingdom - Israel and Judah
• Map of the Ministry of Jesus
• Matthew Henry Bible Commentary
• Messianic Prophecy
• Nero Caesar Emperor
• Online Bible Maps
• Paul's First Missionary Journey
• Paul's Second Missionary Journey
• Paul's Third Missionary Journey
• Pontius Pilate
• Questions About the Ancient World
• Tabernacle of Ancient Israel
• Tax Collectors in New Testament Times
• The Babylonian Captivity
• The Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser
• The Books of the New Testament
• The Court of the Gentiles
• The Court of the Women in the Temple
• The Destruction of Israel
• The Fall of Judah with Map
• The History Of Rome
• The Incredible Bible
• The Jewish Calendar in Ancient Hebrew History
• The Life of Jesus in Chronological Order
• The Life of Jesus in Harmony
• The Names of God
• The New Testament
• The Old Testament
• The Passion of the Christ
• The Pharisees
• The Sacred Year of Israel in New Testament Times
• The Samaritans
• The Scribes

Ancient Questions

• How did the ancient Greeks and Romans practice medicine and treat illnesses?
• What were the major contributions of ancient Babylon to mathematics and astronomy?
• How did the ancient Persians create and administer their vast empire?
• What were the cultural and artistic achievements of ancient India, particularly during the Gupta Empire?
• How did ancient civilizations like the Incas and Aztecs build their remarkable cities and structures?
• What were the major trade routes and trading practices of the ancient world?
• What was the role of slavery in ancient societies like Rome and Greece?
• How did the ancient Mayans develop their sophisticated calendar system?
• What were the key events and significance of the Battle of Thermopylae in ancient Greece?
• What was life like for women in ancient Rome?

Bible Study Questions

• The Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV): Historical Significance, Translation Methodology, and Lasting Impact
• Exploring the English Standard Version (ESV): Its Aspects, Comparisons, Impact on Biblical Studies, and Church Use
• A Detailed Historical Analysis of Language Updates in the KJ21: Comparison with Other Versions
• A Detailed Historical Analysis of the American Standard Version (ASV): Comparison to the King James Version, Influence on Later Translations, and Evaluation of Strengths and Weaknesses
• A Detailed Historical Analysis of Amplifications in the Amplified Bible (AMP) and Its Comparison to Other Bible Translations
• Detailed Historical Analysis of the Amplified Bible Classic Edition (AMPC): Examples of Amplifications and Comparative Analysis with Other Bible Translations
• Theological Implications of the BRG Bible's Color-Coding System: A Comparative Analysis
• The Christian Standard Bible (CSB): An In-Depth Analysis
• The Geneva Bible: Theological Distinctives, Impact on English Literature, and Role in Bible Translation History
• Exploring the Common English Bible (CEB): Translation Methodology, Church Use, and Comparative Analysis