Outline Studies in the Old Testament for Bible Teachers

Designed as a practical guide for Sunday‑school teachers, this volume brings the entire Old Testament into a single, organized framework. It follows the curriculum proposed by the New York State Sunday School Association, offering a year‑long focus on the historical landscape, peoples, and worship practices of ancient Israel. Updated scholarship, especially in chronology, ensures that the material feels fresh even to those familiar with earlier lesson series.

The opening study maps the biblical world in vivid detail, describing the modest geographic span that held the drama of Scripture—from the Nile and the Red Sea to the Caspian and Mediterranean coasts. Readers are led through the major mountain ranges, river systems, and natural divisions that shaped Israel’s story, giving teachers concrete visual tools for their classes. By grounding the narrative in real places, the book helps learners see how geography influenced the events recorded in the text.

Additional sections explore the Old Testament as literature and explain how the biblical canon came together, adding depth to the historical approach. Together, these outlines equip educators to present a clear, engaging picture of the ancient world behind the Scriptures.