This book is a comprehensive study of the Old Testament, consisting of chronological, historical, and critical dissertations on all its books. The author, a respected theologian and scholar, offers insightful reflections on the theological and moral themes underlying the texts, and provides a wealth of information on the historical, cultural, and literary context of each book. The book is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the study of the Bible.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.