Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.

Bible History is a fascinating study that gives incredible insights into the Old Testament. Alfred Edersheim removed layers of mystery, allowing readers to engage completely with the text. The readers are provided with a chronological history of the Jewish people resulting from his close examination of the books. The work is divided into seven volumes to make it easy for the reader to comprehend each significant period covered in the Old Testament. Edersheim's deep knowledge and understanding of Judaism are witnessed throughout the work. In addition, one can also notice his love for scripture and his desire for every Christian to learn and become familiar with the story of God's redeeming work in history.

In this enduring classic, Alfred Edersheim explores the broad sweep of Old Testament history. He brings to his work his immense learning and familiarity with Judaism, as well as his love for Scripture and his desire for every Christian to know and understand the story of God's redemptive work in history. This new edition of Edersheim's classic features the following improvements: - Entirely reset in a modern and easy-to-read typeface - Complete and unabridged in one volume - Arabic numbers replace roman numerals - New maps to provide for richer understanding "In writing it " Bible History: Old Testament]" I have primarily had in view those who teach and those who learn, whether in the school or in the family. But my scope has also been wider. I have wished to furnish, what may be useful for reading in the family, --what indeed may, in some measure, serve the place of a popular exposition of the sacred history. More than this, I hope it may likewise prove a book to put in the hands of students, to show them what the Bible really teaches." --Alfred Edersheim

Alfred Edersheim (1825-1889) was born and reared in a Jewish home in Vienna. He was given a New Testament while studying medicine at the University of Pest (Budapest) and soon afterwards came to believe in Jesus as his Messiah. He held several teaching positions in the United Kingdom before settling at the University of Oxford. From 1882 until his death, he was Grinfeld Lecturer on the Septuagint. He is still considered a leading authority on Jewish life and customs in the time of Jesus. He wrote many books on a variety of topics, most famously The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah. The Wisdom of Alfred Edersheim includes hundreds of quotations from his various works, many of which are rare and out of print. Edersheim is remembered and loved for his devotional commentary as much as for his scholarship.

DigiCat presents to you this insightful collection of the most influential works by Alfred Edersheim, a scholar who wrote about the traditions and history of the Jewish faith and Christianity. The book contains, The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah, one of the invaluable works ever written on the life of Christ. In addition, Edersheim's famous work, Bible History, is also included in this collection. He uncovers the Old Testament by removing layers of mystery and allowing readers to engage with the text thoroughly. His "The Temple," and "The Cross and the Crown " are some other significant works delivered in this absorbing collection.