Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Preface v
3. Preface to the Princeton Paperback Edition vii
4. Contents ix
5. Introduction: The Bible as Literature xi
6. Suggestions for Further Reading xlii
7. Chronological Outline of Major Periods and Events xlvii
8. SELECTIONS FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT
9. From Eden to Egypt: Genesis 1
10. The Epic of Moses: Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy 63
11. Conquest and Chaos: Joshua, Judges, Ruth 120
12. The Epic of David: First and Second Samuel, First Kings 153
13. The Age of Kings: First and Second Kings 238
14. The Age of Prophets: Second Kings and the Prophets 268
15. Exile and Return: The Prophets and Nehemiah 331
16. Various Writings 369
17. The Greatest Prophet: Isaiah 40-55 440
18. SELECTIONS FROM THE N E W TESTAMENT
19. Narratives: Luke, John, Acts 454
20. Epistles: Romans, First Corinthians, Philippians, Galatians, James, Hebrews 578
21. The End: Revelation 588