The Old Testament: Its Background, Growth, and Content

by Peter C. Craigie

"This book was written as a basic introductory study for undergraduates. Given this audience, I have had the difficult task of covering an enormous subject in as concise a fashion as possible, being fully aware that in doing so I run the risk of omitting much that is important. I have tried to convey not only something of the substance and character of the Old Testament, but also an understanding of the world from which it emerged. In addition, I have attempted to give some indication of how the Old Testament is treated in modern biblical scholarship." (from the Preface, by Peter C. Craigie)

352 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1986