The Historical Narrative Of The Old Testament

By John Edgar McFadyen

Book Overview

The Historical Narrative of the Old Testament by John Edgar McFadyen is a comprehensive study of the historical events and stories found in the Old Testament of the Bible. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part providing an overview of the historical context of the Old Testament and the second part examining the individual books of the Old Testament in detail.McFadyen begins by discussing the different genres of literature found in the Old Testament, including poetry, prophecy, and historical narrative. He then delves into the history of the ancient Near East, providing a background for understanding the political and social context of the Old Testament.In the second part of the book, McFadyen provides a detailed analysis of each book of the Old Testament, beginning with Genesis and ending with Malachi. He examines the historical context of each book, discusses its literary style and structure, and provides an overview of its major themes and messages.Throughout the book, McFadyen emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical context of the Old Testament in order to fully appreciate its meaning and significance. He also highlights the ways in which the Old Testament continues to be relevant and meaningful for contemporary readers.Overall, The Historical Narrative of the Old Testament is a thorough and insightful study of one of the most important texts in Western civilization. It will be of interest to scholars, students, and anyone interested in understanding the historical and literary context of the Old Testament.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116375773X
• ISBN13: 9781163757734
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"