There are a number of ways to study the Bible. We could work our way through it book by book. We could take a thematic approach by following key themes, such as prophecy or salvation or love, through both the OT and the NT. We could look at major sections, such as the Pentateuch or the prophetic literature or the Gospels. Each of these approaches is profitable. In this book, which presents an overview, we will take a historical approach. That is, we will follow the sequence of historical events portrayed