The Greenleaf Guide to Old Testament History Book

This book outlines a program which will take you through the history of Israel by reading through the historical books, Genesis to Nehemiah,chronologically. The Old Testament's history of Israel is divided into 196 Bible readings (approximately 1 chapter each). Along with each reading assignment are suggestions on how to cover the material and keep it interesting. For each reading there is a series of questions to help you focus on the significant details. There are also background notes, and suggestions for further study. This book won't answer all your questions, but it will give you a well thought out program of reading and studying the ancient history of Israel. The book is intended as a first history course for the early elementary grades, though many parents are using it with high school students. Suggestions are given for supplemental materials for varying grade levels. The companion background for the study of ancient Egypt is included in The Greenleaf Guide to Ancient Egypt.