A Brief Guide to the Hebrew Bible – Hans M. Barstad

The Bible is the most important cultural and religious document in the Western world. Te three monotheistic faiths-Judaism Christianity and Islam-have all grown out of the traditions that we find in the Old Testament or Hebrew Bible. The Bible therefore has a natural place in a liberal arts curriculum. -from the introduction So begins Barstad in this comprehensive student-friendly introductory textbook outlining the contours of the Old Testament literature in simple and straightforward prose. This text is an excellent primer as well as an invaluable reference book to which students will turn throughout their education.