1 Samuel

Originally one volume. 1 Samuel could be seen as ‘The Birth of a Nation’ or ‘The Coming of a Kingdom’ and the incredible idea that all rule must be God-centered.

2 Samuel

Originally one volume. Samuel could be seen as ‘The Birth of a Nation’ or ‘The Coming of a Kingdom’ and the incredible idea that all rule must be God-centered.

1 Kings and 2 Kings

Originally one book, it drives home that through half a millennium of history if God is not Lord of All, He is not Lord at All! Throughout this vast sweep of history, from King David to national exile in Babylon, the searching question is asked, “Who is God?”

1 Chronicles and 2 Chronicles

One book originally it was prepared by ‘thinkers’ in P.O.W. settlements to show exiles who they were, why they were prisoners in Babylon and what they might learn of their God.

Ezra

We explain that Ezra came after Nehemiah and set about the task of rebuilding the Jewish Nation’s faith and attempting to purify that faith

Nehemiah

The story of a Hebrew prisoner who attained high privilege in the Court of Persia – the world power which replaced Babylon. His leadership led to the rebuilding of Jerusalem and to so much more.

Esther

The story of a Hebrew heroine who, having become a queen in Persia, was influential in changing history. The impact of her adopting parent is emphasised.

Job

Is a dramatic insight, originally in superb poetry, into the problems of undeserved human suffering.

Psalms

The worlds greatest treasury of hymns and prayers set in 5 volumes. It embodies the ever present tensions expressed in truly honest worship.

Proverbs

This is wisdom in the ever-ready form of jingles and easily remembered catchphrases. Its scope covers the whole of life’s experiences from good manners to the things to live and die for.

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