Survey of the Scriptures <subTitle>History</subTitle> </titleInfo> <titleInfo> <title/> </titleInfo> <titleInfo> <title/> <partNumber>vol.2</partNumber> </titleInfo> <name type="personal"> <namePart>Martin, Alfred</namePart> <role> <roleTerm authority="marcrelator" type="text">creator</roleTerm> </role> </name> <name type="personal"> <namePart/> <role> <roleTerm authority="marcrelator" type="text">creator</roleTerm> </role> <role> <roleTerm type="text">Author</roleTerm> </role> </name> <typeOfResource>text</typeOfResource> <originInfo> <place> <placeTerm type="code" authority="marccountry">7:4</placeTerm> </place> <place> <placeTerm type="text">U.S.A</placeTerm> </place> <publisher>World Bible Publishers</publisher> <dateIssued>1990</dateIssued> <edition>2nd Edition</edition> <issuance>monographic</issuance> </originInfo> <language> <languageTerm authority="iso639-2b" type="code">eng</languageTerm> </language> <physicalDescription> <extent>103tr.</extent> <extent>paperback, illustrations</extent> <extent>17 cm</extent> </physicalDescription> <abstract>Survey of the Scripture: History by Dr. Alfred Martin provides a comprehensive overview of the historical books of the Bible, from Joshua through Esther. These books chronicle the history of the Israelite people, focusing on their conquest of the Promised Land, the establishment of the monarchy, and their eventual exile and return. Dr. Martin examines key events, figures, and theological themes, emphasizing how God's covenant with Israel is portrayed through history. He explores the leadership of figures like Joshua, Samuel, Saul, David, Solomon, and the prophets, offering insights into the challenges Israel faced in remaining faithful to God. The book highlights the importance of history in understanding God's unfolding plan for His people, culminating in His promises of restoration.</abstract> <note type="statement of responsibility">Alfred Martin</note> <subject> <topic>Bible -- Old Testament -- History of Biblical events</topic> </subject> <subject> <topic>Religion -- Biblical Studies -- Wisdom Literature</topic> </subject> <subject> <topic>History / Jewish</topic> </subject> <subject> <topic>Bible -- Old Testament -- Introductions</topic> </subject> <classification authority="ddc">220.61</classification> <classification authority="ddc">S963-S43</classification> <identifier type="isbn">0529067358</identifier> <identifier type="uri">https://data.thuviencodoc.org/books/15914/hisstory1.jpg</identifier> <location> <url displayLabel="Cover Image">https://data.thuviencodoc.org/books/15914/hisstory1.jpg</url> </location> <recordInfo> <recordCreationDate encoding="marc">2024-1</recordCreationDate> <recordChangeDate encoding="iso8601">20260119071532.0</recordChangeDate> </recordInfo> </mods>