The Birth of the Old Testament (Contents)

The Meaning of “Scripture” in Ancient Israel

From Revelation to Record – How the Old Testament Was Written

The Torah – Formation and Recognition of the Pentateuch

The Prophets – Inspired History and Eschatological Hope

The Writings – Wisdom, Poetry, and Post-Exilic Reflections

The Old Testament Canon – Recognition and Closure

Inspiration and Authority in Jewish Tradition

Scripture in Synagogue and Daily Life

The Old Testament and the Septuagint – The Scriptures in Greek

From Scroll to Codex – The Transmission and Preservation of the Hebrew Bible

The Hebrew Bible in the Life of Jesus and the Early Church

The Old Testament and the Rise of the New