Schultz, Samuel J.

The Old Testament speaks / Samuel J. Schultz. - 4th ed. - San Francisco : Harper & Row, �1990. - xiii, 440 pages, [4] pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references (page 74) and indexes.

The period of beginnings -- The patriarchal age -- Emancipation of Israel -- The religion of Israel -- Preparation for nationhood -- Occupation of Canaan -- Times of transition -- Union of Israel under David and Solomon -- The divided kingdom -- The northern secession -- The southern loyalists -- Revolution, recovery, and ruin -- Judah survives Assyrian imperialism -- Fading hopes of Davidic kings -- The Jews among the nations -- The good hand of God -- Interpretation of life -- Isaiah and his message -- Jeremiah-a man of fortitude -- Ezekiel-the watchman of Israel -- Daniel-statesman and prophet -- In times of prosperity -- Warnings to Judah -- Foreign nations in prophecy -- Beyond the exile.

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Bible--Old Testament--History of Biblical events.
Bible--Old Testament--Introductions.
Altes Testament.
Bible.--Old Testament.


Einf�uhrung.
History of Biblical events.


Introductions.

BS 1197 .S33 1990