Old Testament History (Zondervan Quick-Reference Library)

by John H. Sailhamer

Publisher:

Zondervan

, 1998

Overview

When busy people want to know more about the Bible and the Christian faith, the Zondervan Quick-Reference Library offers an instant information alternative. Covering the basics of the faith and Bible knowledge in an easy-to-use format, this series helps new Christians and seasoned believers find answers to their questions about Christianity and the Bible.The information is presented in units of one or two pages, so that each section can be read in a few minutes. The Zondervan Quick-Reference Library makes important knowledge affordable, accessible, and easy to understand for busy people who don’t have a lot of time to read or study.

Key Features

• Covers the basics of the faith and Bible knowledge in an easy-to-use format
• Helps new Christians and seasoned believers find answers to their questions about Christianity and the Bible
• Makes important knowledge affordable, accessible, and easy to understand for busy people who don’t have a lot of time to read or study

Contents

• Primeval History
• Patriarchal History
• Israel in Egypt and the Exodus
• Israel in the Desert
• The Conquest and the Judges
• The United Monarchy
• The Divided Kingdoms: Israel and Judah
• The Babylonian Exile
• The Return From Babylonian Captivity
• The Intertestamental Period

Product Details

• Title: Old Testament History (Zondervan Quick-Reference Library)
• Author: John H. Sailhamer
• Series: Zondervan Quick-Reference Library
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Print Publication Date: 1998
• Logos Release Date: 2025
• Era: era:modern
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Jews; Bible O.T.—History of Biblical events; Jews—History—To 70 A.D
• ISBNs: 0310203945, 9780310203940
• Resource ID: LLS:OLDTESTHISTORY
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2025-07-18T23:00:14Z

About John H. Sailhamer

Dr. Sailhamer (1946–2017) began teaching in 1975, most recently at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was President of The Evangelical Theological Society in 2000 and published a number of books, including An Introduction to Old Testament Theology, The Pentateuch as Narrative: A Biblical-Theological Commentary, and Genesis: The Expositor’s Bible Commentary, all from Zondervan. He contributed a number of articles and book reviews in various biblical journals and delivered several scholarly papers and particpated in several Old Testament Bible translation committees.