geology, topography, flora, and fauna are all factors of the spatial setting of the biblical world that shaped the stories, prophecies, psalms, and wisdom sayings of the Bible. (2) Historical—history is “man’s reflection upon his past,” and the Bible reflects the history of the Jewish people and the land of Israel over hundreds and thousands of years. (3) Cultural—the Bible must be read within the context of its contemporary culture. In the Old Testament we refer to ancient Israelite culture within