Imagine the deep blackness before the dawn of creation. Wander with the Jews through the wilderness in search of the Promised Land. Stand outside the gates as Daniel is led to the den of lions. WithThe Old Testament Explorer,Charles Dyer and Gene Merrill guide you step by step through the depths of each Old Testament book and provide a variety of tools for understanding God's message. In contemporary and understandable language, you'll learn valuable information about the stories, people, and life-truths in each book through discussions and explanations of: Author and date of authorship Purpose and historical background Outline and theological emphasis Passage-by-passage exposition