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Excellent study reference. - Christianbook.com Just writing sentences on each paragraph is loathsome.. - Goodreads A great read for an overview of the Bible. - Goodreads Easy to understand and great illustrations. - Christianbook.com Clear illustrations. - Overstock.com Depends on what you're looking for.User Review - Jonathan Becker - Christianbook.comI purchased this book because it is required reading for one of my upcoming Old Testament classes. The books has its fair share of positives and negatives. Positives: -The book is well-organized and ... Read full review Not focused enough on what OT actually saysUser Review - renah - Christianbook.comThis book was the required text for an OT survey class I am auditing. However, if you are looking for a book that will give you a solid grounding in OT, you may be disappointed in this particular text ... Read full review Related booksOther editions - View all
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