An introduction to, and overview of, the Old Testament, exploring its meaning and its message for readers of today. The book begins with the sometimes contentious question of why (and whether) the Old Testament is "old,"and then moves into introductions to each of its major sections. Individual overviews and discussions of each book of the Old Testament are provided along with helpful maps, tables and charts as well as complete indexes of subject matter, biblical texts cited, and Hebrew words noted in the discussion. The book is aimed at students of the Bible, whether members of church congregations, pastors, or students in college or seminary. No knowledge of Hebrew is assumed or required; for those who have studied the language, however, the book offers additional insights based on the Hebrew text. The first edition of the book was published for classroom use by the author, who taught Old Testament and Hebrew in seminary for 13 years. This second edition has been revised with the audience described above in mind. 306 pages, 6" x 9."