CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
The Purpose of this Book
How to Use this Book
A Guide to Additional Sources for Biblical Study
Archaeology and the Bible
Oral Tradition and the Development of the Canon
Modern Methods in Studying the Bible
Geography and Climate of the Ancient Near East
Conclusions
CHAPTER 2: THE PREMONARCHIC PERIOD
The Book of Genesis
The Exodus-Settlement Period
The Book of Joshua
The Book of Judges
CHAPTER 3: THE MONARCHIC PERIOD
The Early Monarchy
The Divided Monarchy
Characteristics of Prophets
Elijah and Elisha
The Late Monarchies
Prophets in the Late Monarchies
Prophetic Voices of the Late Seventh Century
Wisdom Literature

CHAPTER 4: THE EXILE AND THE PERSIAN PERIOD
Exilic Prophecy
The Jewish Indentity Movement
Persian Rule
Postexilic Prophecy
Postexilic Narrative
CHAPTER 5: THE HELLENISTIC PERIOD
Historical Overview
The Book of Daniel
The Apocrypha or Deuterocanonical Books
CHAPTER 6: CONCLUDING REMARKS
Epilogue
Outline of Israelite History
Glossary of Terms and Concepts
Index of Names and Subjects
Index of Ancient Sources
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