Bible History: Old Testament Hardcover – April 1, 1995

I am about 30% into this. This is good for anyone who wants to study The Word and get their geek on. It gives a narrative of OT history, as well as pointing out the parallels with the NT. There is one thing to point out.. asides from being super big/long - as I was beginning my reading, the writer's style took me aback a little. ( The writer was a Jewish scholar who had converted to Christ ) I looked up the info about the author and discovered that this was written in the mid-1800's and he refers to KJV as his scriptural base. While I am reading, I have my NIV close in case the quoted verse is a bit too much. This is not a light read, but if you like to get your theocratic geek on and If you like history . It's a good read! ( I also have my bible atlas close ) ☺

I actually own the entire collection from this writer. they are simply put, outstanding for use by the SERIOUS bible student or teacher. This writer was a one time Jew in Judaism and converted and he does a splendid job explaining the connection of the OT to the NT. He gets into the jewish aspects of what Christ did and how they came about from the OT. Get the entire edersheim collection, you won't regret it.

I had hoped that this book would be honest about Scriptures. He states that in Isaiah 65:17. The Sabbath was changed to Sunday. This is the OT.. If this were true then Jesus and his followers would attend the Sabbath on the first day of the weekThe observed the seventh day The Roman Cath church changed Sabbath to Sunday via Constantine 326. The Vunerable Day of the Sun. Sunday. Google it. History reveals the truth The Sabbath has always been on Saturday. God sanctified it in Genesis OT

Note that size of this thing. Though it is five volumes, in the Kindle reading app, it is one VERY long document. It does NOT have page numbers, but it's length is 19702, for what that's worth. The author is very devoted to his faith, so there is a lot of language that is devotional in nature. The point is, though it renders the Bible record in something of a story format, I find so much extraneous language that it is hard to get much research value out of it.

As with all Edersheim's writings this book is excellent. It gives a good broad outline of Old Testament history. If you are looking for a resource that is well written and easy to follow, this will help.This is not a verse by verse commentary, but it does give excellent insight into the background and customs of the Old Testament times and cultures.

Thorough presentation of the Old Testament by Edersheim. Situations and people explained in language most can understand, although the writing/language used is understandably reflective of the 19th century. He often uses more words and phrases to say something than would be common in the 21st century. Still he obviously has studied not just the Bible but the times in which events occurred, plus other texts and authors from the time periods involved. Because he’s Jewish and converted to Christianity, he brings both perspectives to the task. I feel I’m growing in knowledge about the importance of the events in the Old Testament.

I gained a deeper understanding of much of the Old Testament while reading this book. The Writer at times went to great pains to explain many difficult sections, elucidating in very interesting ways, thereby allowing me read these books (the Old Testament) more comfortably and more knowledgeably. At times a "heavy lift" but otherwise immensely interesting.

Since there is no active table of contents provided, it is suggested that on the initial reading of the text, the reader establish a table of contents with locations in a computer spread-sheet so as to facilitate later readings of this material. Quotes from this entry include:"And so when at last we come to the close of Scripture, we see how the account of the creation and of the first calling of the children of God, which had been recorded in the book of Genesis, has found its full counterpart--its fulfillment--in the book of Revelation, which tells the glories of the second creation, and the perfecting of the Church of God.""It is scarcely possible to imagine a greater contrast than between the heathen accounts of the origin of all things and the scriptural narrative. ...Some have imagined that the six days of creation represent so many periods, rather than literal days, chiefly on the ground of the supposed high antiquity of our globe, and the various great epochs or periods, each terminating in a grand revolution, through which our earth seems to have passed, before coming to its present state, when it became a fit habitation for man. There is, however, no need to resort to any such theory.""Though it needs not such indirect confirmations to convince us of the truth of the narratives in the Bible, it is very remarkable how all historical investigations, when really completed and rightly applied, confirm the exactness of what is recorded in the Holy Scriptures. But their chief value to us must always be this, that they tell us of that Ark which alone rides on the waters of the deluge, and preserves for ever safe them who are 'shut in' there by the hand of Jehovah.""Regarding the division of earth among his three sons, it may be said generally, that Asia was given to Shem, Africa to Ham, and Europe to Japheth.""A MODERN German writer has well said: 'The birth of heathenism may be dated from the moment when the presumptuous statement was uttered, 'Go to, let us build a city and a tower whose top may reach unto heaven, and let us make us a name.' Even Josephus, the ancient Jewish historian, regards Nimrod as the father of heathenism, the characteristic of which is to find strength and happiness in sin, and not in God. Its essential principle is to reject all that is not seen, and to cling to that which is temporal.""...if the year of creation be computed at 4004 before Christ, the deluge, which happened 1656 years later, would fall in the year 2348 B.C....the Hebrew text contains the true chronology...This may suffice on a matter which has engaged only too much discussion. It is far more important to think of the kingdom of God, the history of which is given us in the Holy Scriptures; for now we are at the beginning of its real appearance.""For profanity consists in this: for the sensual gratification or amusement of the moment to give up that which is spiritual and unseen; to be careless of that which is holy, so as to snatch the present enjoyment, -- in short, practically not to deem anything holy at all, if it stands in the way of present pleasure.""And in this lies the mystery of Divine Providence, that it always worketh wonders, yet without seeming to work at all -- whence also it so often escapes the observation of men. Silently, and unobserved by those who live and act, it pursues its course, till in the end all things are seen 'to work together' for the glory of God, and 'for good to them that love God, that are the called according to His purpose.'"

A wonderful historical account of Bible History that the majority of people would never know or have been taught. It therefore provides a deeper insight and perspective on New Testament theology, customs and the early Christians of the first century. A long read, but highly recommended and well worth the time and effort.

Very interesting to read this Bible History through the eyes of a Jew. It made so many scenes come to life, for example the landscape of the wilderness

Excellent Read, Great Value For MoneyAs an avid reader its handy to have your book collection with you. Some books are lacking images but hay that’s why we have imaginations. Overall very pleased.

Helps make sense of some confusing issues

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