Review of Selected Old Testament Books of the Bible
Daniel Tindall
L25850216
Bible 104 – B30
15 May 2013
Summary of the books of the Old Testament Books
Leviticus (Law)
The book of Leviticus is an historical narrative that contains the bulk of the system of laws the Hebrew nation lived. The key theme of the entire book is to describe the various laws and how the Levites were to administer these laws. The main characters in this book are Moses and the members of the tribe of Levi, namely the family of Aaron. Aaron’s family was set apart to be the priests of the nation and the other members of the Levite tribe were to be his assistants. The tribe of Levi was the only tribe that did not get its own land after the Israelites made it to the Promised Land. Within the book, they were to receive other things instead of land. For example, 48 cities were set aside for the Levites to control throughout the country. These were to be cities managed by the Levites and were safe places people could turn when they were in trouble with the laws. Since they had no land, they could not take care of themselves. The Levites were cared for by the tithes given by the other tribes. The laws in Leviticus were mostly given while the people were in the desert. Moses and Aaron received these lows mostly on Mount Sinai, but others were also added or reiterated during the 40 years of wandering. It is clear though the reading of this book that God intended His people to behave in certain ways and this book is that set of rules to live by for the generations.
Ruth (Narrative)
The book of Ruth is a narrative that is a great example of how one can learn from the implicit nature of the Old Testament narratives[1]. The main characters in this book are Ruth, Naomi and Boaz. The overall general theme in this book is one of the Lord’s kindnesses to his people. Specific themes are loyalty or faithfulness, devotion and kindness. Ruth is a Moabite woman married to Naomi’s son. When Ruth’s husband dies, Ruth, against
L25850216
Bible 104 – B30
15 May 2013
Summary of the books of the Old Testament Books
Leviticus (Law)
The book of Leviticus is an historical narrative that contains the bulk of the system of laws the Hebrew nation lived. The key theme of the entire book is to describe the various laws and how the Levites were to administer these laws. The main characters in this book are Moses and the members of the tribe of Levi, namely the family of Aaron. Aaron’s family was set apart to be the priests of the nation and the other members of the Levite tribe were to be his assistants. The tribe of Levi was the only tribe that did not get its own land after the Israelites made it to the Promised Land. Within the book, they were to receive other things instead of land. For example, 48 cities were set aside for the Levites to control throughout the country. These were to be cities managed by the Levites and were safe places people could turn when they were in trouble with the laws. Since they had no land, they could not take care of themselves. The Levites were cared for by the tithes given by the other tribes. The laws in Leviticus were mostly given while the people were in the desert. Moses and Aaron received these lows mostly on Mount Sinai, but others were also added or reiterated during the 40 years of wandering. It is clear though the reading of this book that God intended His people to behave in certain ways and this book is that set of rules to live by for the generations.
Ruth (Narrative)
The book of Ruth is a narrative that is a great example of how one can learn from the implicit nature of the Old Testament narratives[1]. The main characters in this book are Ruth, Naomi and Boaz. The overall general theme in this book is one of the Lord’s kindnesses to his people. Specific themes are loyalty or faithfulness, devotion and kindness. Ruth is a Moabite woman married to Naomi’s son. When Ruth’s husband dies, Ruth, against