The Old Testament Books Made Simple

by James E. Smith

Publisher:

College Press

, 2009

Overview

In his first installment of the Made Simple series, Smith has given us a quick and easy guide to the Old Testament. Pivotal to the understanding of the New Testament, the first thirty-nine books of the Bible lay out the history, prophecy, and law that set the stage for Christ's coming. In The Old Testament Books Made Simple, Smith succinctly outlines the important happenings of each biblical book, dividing the Old Testament into four key sections: foundation books, framework books, faith books, and focus books.

Contents

Top Highlights

“No preacher is qualified to preach to all men if he is not ready to preach to any man.” (Page 200)

“His son with the sound-alike name Jehoiachin surrendered Jerusalem to Nebuchadnezzar in 597 bc. Ten thousand Jews were deported including the king and Ezekiel.” (Page 157)

“Ezekiel has been dubbed the action prophet because of numerous bizarre antics that he used to get the attention of the captives and to drive his message home.” (Page 168)

“The central truth in this book is stated by Daniel himself: the most High rules in the kingdom of men (4:25; cf. 5:21).” (Page 176)

“first three chapters of Genesis are essential to a proper understanding of the last three chapters of Revelation” (Page 28)

Product Details

• Title: The Old Testament Books Made Simple
• Author: James E. Smith
• Publisher: College Press
• Publication Date: 2009
• Pages: 236

About James E. Smith

Biblical scholar James E. Smith is chairman of the Division of Biblical Studies at Florida Christian College. He received his undergraduate and seminary training at Cincinnati Bible Seminary and earned a PhD at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. Dr. Smith Has served congregations in Ohio and Kentucky. For 13 years he was professor of Old Testament at Cincinnati Bible Seminary.