The New Living Translation Study Bible
Tyndale House Publishers
Carol Stream, Illinois
Contents
Introduction to the Old Testament
Archaeology and Sources for Old Testament Background
Introduction to the Pentateuch
The Chronology of Abraham to Joshua
Introduction to the Old Testament Historical Books
The Chronology of the Time of the Judges
The Chronology of Israel’s Monarchy
The Historical Background of Israel’s Exile and Return
Introduction to the Books of Poetry and Wisdom
Introduction to the Books of the Prophets
The Historical Background of the Intertestamental Period
Introduction to the New Testament
Introduction to the Four Gospels
The Chronology of the Life of Jesus
The NLT Harmony of the Four Gospels
The Chronology of the Apostolic Age
Introduction to the Letters of Paul
Introduction to Paul’s Letters to Timothy and Titus
Introduction to the Time after the Apostles
OLD
TESTAMENT
Introduction to
the Old Testament
The Old Testament is God’s word to his people through the ages. It describes the creation of the world and humanity, the origin of sin, and the beginning of God’s plan of redemption. Through it we gain a much clearer understanding of who God is, what he is doing, and how we should live.
The Old Testament stimulates our imaginations and arouses our emotions. It is made up of gripping stories of real events, stirring poems, and bracing exhortations. It teaches us God’s plan, reveals God’s will, and helps us make decisions. Reading the Old Testament is like looking into a mirror, for it reveals our soul. It plants a seed that grows, ultimately transforming our character.
Jesus emphasized the importance of understanding the Old Testament (Luke 24:25–27), and Paul was speaking primarily of the Old Testament when he wrote, “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives” (2 Tim 3:16). The Old Testament provides us with a profound knowledge of God, ourselves, and the world.
Setting
Israel’s geography encompasses rugged wadis (seasonally dry river beds), agriculturally rich valleys, rolling hills, arid wilderness, and sandy coasts. The Bible describes Israel as a fertile land, one “flowing with milk and honey” (Exod 3:8, 17; Num 13:27). But a lack of rainfall can trigger devastating famines.
The land of Israel was previously called Canaan. Before the people of Israel occupied the land, Canaan was composed of a number ...
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