This popular introduction to the history and literature of the Old Testament is an ideal resource for personal Bible study. An abridgment of The Old Testament Speaks, third edition, Message of the Old Testament combines the best research with a personal and engaging style. It gives a clear picture of the archaeological, geographical, histori-cal, and linguistic dimensions of the Old Testament. It provides outlines summarizing the contents of each bib-lical book and charts and maps to help readers visualize the biblical narrative.

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