HISTORY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT

Over a thousand years, starting in the 12th century BCE.

Only in the 1st century BCE.

In one year during the 2nd century BCE.

Before the 12th century BCE.

In Arabic and Latin.

Latin and Greek only.

Only in Greek entirely.

Hebrew, with some Aramaic elements included.

It was solely written by David.

Only one author wrote it.

Moses, though multiple sources contributed.

Written entirely by anonymous scribes.

History, Poetry, and Philosophy.

Only the Torah and the Prophets.

Torah, Prophets, and Writings (Ketuvim).

Prophets, Histories, and Stories.

Noah, Saul, Samson

Adam, Cain, Abel

Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph

Moses, David, Solomon

The Exodus from Egypt

The flood of Noah

Creation of the world

The Babylonian exile

From family to national history

From poetry to prose

From universal to particular family history

From mythology to science

The significance of Egyptian gods

God's power and faithfulness to Israel

Israel's rebellion against God

The weakness of Pharaoh's rule

The calling of Moses

The construction of the tabernacle

The giving of the Ten Commandments

The crossing of the Red Sea

Cultural assimilation with Egyptians

Military strength against enemies

Covenant and divine presence

Economic prosperity in Egypt