The Old Testament

The Old Testament: Origin, History, Message - this introduction to the Old Testament connects insights that are typically spread across specialized areas. Through overviews of the content of the biblical books, the reader is presented with their content in the traditional sense of biblical studies. In this context, the relevant questions regarding the history of Israel are addressed. The history of the biblical books' formation is explored as far as accessible, and the linguistic forms are analyzed, which is usually part of the introduction to the Old Testament. Finally, in the context of Old Testament theology, the message of the individual writings is examined. Selected themes are traced throughout the entire Bible within the framework of biblical theology, thereby highlighting their unity amidst all diversity and historical changes. The book.