The Old Testament : a very short introduction - Coogan, Michael David (Oxford, UK ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2008)
What is the Old Testament? -- Interpretive strategies -- The Old Testament and history -- The Old Testament and myth -- The exodus from Egypt: a deep probe -- "Keep my commandments": biblical law -- "Festivals of the Lord": ritual in ancient Israel -- Prophets and prophecies -- Hezekiah and Sennacherib: another deep probe -- Poetry and dissent -- "Let us now praise famous men"--and women -- The enduring significance of the Old Testament.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 130-134) and index.
Keywords: Bible. -- Introductions