This second edition of the widely used and highly praised Old Testament Survey revises the original edition and greatly expands its attention to historical and geographical topics. These are combined with the first editions focus on literature and narrative. In all, the book charts every major element that unifies the Old Testament, making it an excellent companion for Bible reading. It also includes 16 pages of color maps from the Holman Bible Atlas. Any student desiring a thorough and time-tested overview of the Bibles first half will find it in this updated edition.