Chronological and Background Charts of the Old Testament (ZondervanCharts Book 24)

🎩 courtesy [Dottard's comments](https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com/questions/74372/most-complete-biblical-genealogical-chart?noredirect=1#comment148297_74372) to the Hermeneutics StackExchange question "[Most complete biblical genealogical chart?](https://hermeneutics.stackexchange.com/q/74372/8491)" WARNING: Written from a Protestant perspective, quotes from Protestant *New International Version* (NIV). PDF pp. 17-18 have an informative genealogical chart, showing that the patriarchs' age at birth of first son seems to have decreased over time: ### Genealogies from Adam to Abraham* *The author does not mean to imply that these genealogies represent consecutive life spans. +Terah was the father of Abraham, Nahor, and Haran. **Name** | **Age at Birth of Son** | **Years Lived After Birth of Son** | **Total Years** | **Genesis Reference** ---|---|---|---|--- Adam | 130 | 800 | 930 | [5:3-5](http://drbo.org/cgi-bin/d?b=drl&bk=1&ch=5&l=3-5#x) Seth | 105 | 807 | 912 | [5:6-8](http://drbo.org/cgi-bin/d?b=drl&bk=1&ch=5&l=6-8#x) Enosh | 90 | 815 | 905 | [5:9-11](http://drbo.org/cgi-bin/d?b=drl&bk=1&ch=5&l=9-11#x) Kenan | 70 | 840 | 910 | [5:12-14](http://drbo.org/cgi-bin/d?b=drl&bk=1&ch=5&l=12-14#x) Mahalalel | 65 | 830 | 895 | [5:15-17](http://drbo.org/cgi-bin/d?b=drl&bk=1&ch=5&l=15-17#x) Jared | 162 | 800 | 962 | [5:18-20](http://drbo.org/cgi-bin/d?b=drl&bk=1&ch=5&l=18-20#x) Enoch | 65 | 300 | 365 | [5:21-24](http://drbo.org/cgi-bin/d?b=drl&bk=1&ch=5&l=21-24#x) Methuselah | 187 | 782 | 969 | [5:25-27](http://drbo.org/cgi-bin/d?b=drl&bk=1&ch=5&l=25-27#x) Lamech | 182 | 595 | 777 | [5:28-31](http://drbo.org/cgi-bin/d?b=drl&bk=1&ch=5&l=28-31#x) Noah 600 at beginning of flood | 950 | [7:11](http://drbo.org/cgi-bin/d?b=drl&bk=1&ch=7&l=11#x); [9:29](http://drbo.org/cgi-bin/d?b=drl&bk=1&ch=9&l=29#x) Shem 98 at end of flood | 600 | [11:10-11](http://drbo.org/cgi-bin/d?b=drl&bk=1&ch=11&l=10-11#x) Shem | 100 | 500 | 600 | [11:10-11](http://drbo.org/cgi-bin/d?b=drl&bk=1&ch=11&l=10-11#x) Arpachshad | 35 | 403 | 438 | [11:12-13](http://drbo.org/cgi-bin/d?b=drl&bk=1&ch=11&l=12-13#x) Shelah | 30 | 403 | 433 | [11:14-15](http://drbo.org/cgi-bin/d?b=drl&bk=1&ch=11&l=14-15#x) Eber | 34 | 430 | 464 | [11:16-17](http://drbo.org/cgi-bin/d?b=drl&bk=1&ch=11&l=16-17#x) Peleg | 30 | 209 | 239 | [11:18-19](http://drbo.org/cgi-bin/d?b=drl&bk=1&ch=11&l=18-19#x) Reu | 32 | 207 | 239 | [11:20-21](http://drbo.org/cgi-bin/d?b=drl&bk=1&ch=11&l=20-21#x) Serug | 30 | 200 | 230 | [11:22-23](http://drbo.org/cgi-bin/d?b=drl&bk=1&ch=11&l=22-23#x) Nahor | 29 | 119 | 148 | [11:24-25](http://drbo.org/cgi-bin/d?b=drl&bk=1&ch=11&l=24-25#x) Terah+ | 70 | 135 | 205 | [11:26-32](http://drbo.org/cgi-bin/d?b=drl&bk=1&ch=11&l=26-32#x) Comparison of Biblical and Babylonian Creation Accounts (PDF pp. 155-6) is also informative (cf. Jaki 1999 "[The Creator's Sabbath Rest: A Clue to Genesis 1](https://isidore.co/calibre/#panel=book_details&book_id=6873)" ref:0.41-0.47, which compares Genesis to the Babylonian *Enuma elish* creation myth, concluding that there's no way Genesis derives from it). * * * Charts provide visual organization that is ideal for teaching, learning, and review. Facts, connections, parallels, and contrasts can be grasped easily at a glance. This revised edition of Chronological and Background Charts of the Old Testament includes 42 new charts and 18 revised charts. The charts cover historical, literary, archaeological, and theological aspects of the Old Testament, its background, and biblical studies. Among the 100 charts are: - Genealogies . . . - Comparative Ancient Near-Eastern Chronology - Parallels between Law and Wisdom The Kings of Judah and Israel . . . - Treaty Format and Biblical Covenants - Dynasties of the Northern Kingdom . . . - Principles for Word Studies - Messages of the Pre-Exilic Minor Prophets . . . - Angel of the Lord in the Old Testament * * * pt. 1: Sections of the canon -- The holy Scriptures -- Genealogies from Adam to Abraham -- Time periods of the flood -- Chronology of the patriarchs -- Patriarchal family tree -- Theophanies in Genesis -- Sons of Jacob -- Jewish calendar -- Jewish special days -- Laws of the Old Testament -- Sacrificial system -- Clean and unclean animals -- The Decalogue and Deuteronomy -- Parallels between the law and wisdom -- Chronology of the judges -- Correlation of Samuel/Kings and Chronicles -- Family and ancestry of David -- Narrative emphasis in the history of the united monarchy -- The kings of Judah -- The kings of Israel -- The dynasties of the northern kingdom -- Succession and intermarriage among the 9th-century royal houses -- Source books mentioned in Scripture -- Returns from exile -- Chronological sequence in the Book of Ezra -- Battles in the wilderness -- Battles of Joshua's conquest -- Battles of the Judges period -- Wars of Saul -- Establishment of the Davidic empire -- Military conflicts of Israel -- Military conflicts of Judah -- Major Neo-Assyrian campaigns in Syro-Palestine -- Psalm types/types of Hebrew parallelism -- Classification of Psalms -- Psalms : a cantata of the Davidic covenant -- Function of the prophets/chronology of the prophets -- Message and fulfillment -- Categories of prophetic oracle -- Subjects of aftermath oracles -- The messages of the pre-exilic minor prophets -- The parallel structure of the Book of Daniel -- The structure of Zechariah 1-7 -- pt. 2: Ancient Near East -- Comparative ancient Near Eastern chronology -- Egyptian chronology -- Early Mesopotamian history -- Highlights of Assyrian history -- Kings of Assyria -- Assyrian foreign policy -- Kings of Israel and Judah in Assyrian royal inscriptions -- Highlights of Babylonian history -- Kings of Syria/kings of Neo-Babylonia -- Chronology of the Persian period -- Israel's neighbors -- The nations in prophecy -- Intertestamental chronology -- Major inscriptions of Old Testament significance -- Major tablets of Old Testament significance -- Archaeological periods -- Development of warfare -- Comparison of biblical and Babylonian creation accounts -- Comparison of biblical and Babylonian flood accounts -- Ancient Near Eastern literature containing parallels to the Old Testament -- Ancient Near Eastern deities -- Key theological distinctions between Israel and her neighbors -- The plagues and the gods of Egypt -- Treaty format and biblical covenants -- Legal texts of the ancient Near East -- pt. 3: Bible study -- The Semitic language family -- Versions and manuscripts of the Old Testament -- Textual criticism : types of errors -- Old Testament textual development -- Principles for word studies -- Forms of critical analysis -- Creation theories -- Identity of the "sons of God" -- Comparison of chronological systems -- Extent of the flood I & II -- Date of the exodus I & II -- Views concerning the fate of Jephthah's daughter -- Views concerning Daniel's four empires -- Views concerning Daniel's 70 weeks -- Messiah in the Old Testament -- The angel of the Lord in the Old Testament -- Satan in the Old Testament -- The ark of the covenant -- "And the Spirit of the Lord came upon them" -- Dreams and visions -- The people of God and the covenant -- pt. 4: Miscellaneous -- Distances between Old Testament cities -- Old Testament weights and measures -- Rabbinic writings. Title Page 4 Copyright Page 5 Dedication 7 Contents 8 Preface 13 I. Sections of the Canon 14 A. Introduction 15 The Holy Scriptures 15 B. Genesis 17 Genealogies from Adam to Abraham 17 Time Periods of the Flood 19 Chronology of the Patriarchs 21 Patriarchal Family Tree 23 Theophanies In Genesis 24 Sons of Jacob 25 C. The Pentateuch 26 Jewish Calendar 26 Jewish Special Days 28 Laws of the Old Testament 29 Sacrificial System 32 Clean and Unclean Animals 34 The Decalogue and Deuteronomy 35 Parallels Between the Law and Wisdom 37 D. Historical Literature 38 Chronology of the Judges 38 Correlation of Samuel/Kings and Chronicles 41 Family and Ancestry of David 44 Narrative Emphasis In the History of the United Monarchy 46 The Kings of Judah 48 The Kings of Israel 51 The Dynasties of the Northern Kingdom 54 Succession and Intermarriage Among the 9th-Century Royal Houses 56 Source Books Mentioned In Scripture 57 Returns from Exile 59 Chronological Sequence In the Book of Ezra 61 E. Battles 62 Battles In the Wilderness 62 Battles of Joshua’s Conquest 64 Battles of the Judges Period 65 Wars of Saul 67 Establishment of the Davidic Empire 69 Military Conflicts of Israel 71 Military Conflicts of Judah 75 Major Neo-Assyrian Campaigns In Syro-Palestine 80 F. Poetic Literature 82 Psalm Types 82 Types of Hebrew Parallelism 83 Classification of Psalms 84 Psalms: A Cantata of the Davidic Covenant 96 G. Prophetic Literature 98 Function of the Prophets 98 Chronology of the Prophets 99 Message and Fulfillment 100 Categories of Prophetic Oracle 101 Subjects of Aftermath Oracles 102 The Messages of the Pre-Exilic Minor Prophets 105 The Parallel Structure of the Book of Daniel 106 The Structure of Zechariah 1–7 107 II. Ancient Near East 108 A. History 109 Comparative Ancient Near Eastern Chronology 109 Comparative Ancient Near Eastern Chronology 110 Egyptian Chronology 111 Early Mesopotamian History 115 Highlights of Assyrian History 117 Kings of Assyria 120 Assyrian Foreign Policy 121 Kings of Israel and Judah In Assyrian Royal Inscriptions 123 Highlights of Babylonian History 125 Kings of Syria 128 Kings of Neo-Babylonia 129 Chronology of the Persian Period 130 Israel’s Neighbors 132 The Nations In Prophecy 141 Intertestamental Chronology 144 B. Archaeology 147 Major Inscriptions of Old Testament Significance 147 Major Tablets of Old Testament Significance 149 Archaeological Periods 151 Development of Warfare 153 C. Literature and Religion 155 Comparison of Biblical and Babylonian Creation Accounts 155 Comparison of Biblical and Babylonian Flood Accounts 157 Ancient Near Eastern Literature Containing Parallels to the Old Testament 159 Ancient Near Eastern Deities 162 Key Theological Distinctions Between Israel and Her Neighbors 164 The Plagues and the Gods of Egypt 167 Treaty Format and Biblical Covenants 169 Legal Texts of the Ancient Near East 171 III. Bible Study 172 A. Text and Language 173 The Semitic Language Family 173 Versions and Manuscripts of the Old Testament 174 Textual Criticism: Types of Errors 175 Old Testament Textual Development 176 Principles for Word Studies 177 Forms of Critical Analysis 189 B. Comparison of Positions on Disputed Issues 190 Creation Theories 190 Identity of the “Sons of God” 192 Comparison of Chronological Systems 196 Extent of the Flood I 197 Extent of the Flood II 200 Date of the Exodus I 203 Date of the Exodus II 206 Views Concerning the Fate of Jephthah’s Daughter 209 Views Concerning Daniel’s Four Empires 211 Views Concerning Daniel’s 70 Weeks 213 C. Theological Topics 215 Messiah In the Old Testament 215 The Angel of the Lord In the Old Testament 216 Satan In the Old Testament 218 The Ark of the Covenant 220 “And the Spirit of the Lord Came Upon Them” 223 Dreams and Visions 224 The People of God and the Covenant 227 IV. Miscellaneous 228 Distances Between Old Testament Cities 229 Old Testament Weights and Measures 230 Rabbinic Writings 233 Subject Index 235 Approach the Old Testament with confidence. Chronological and Background Charts of the Old Testament helps students organize and synthesize the vast amount of biblical and extrabiblical information on the Old Testament by providing a helpful visual overview of the data, chronology, historical background, and criticism. This format allows facts, relationships, parallels, and contrasts to be grasped quickly and easily. Perfect for enhancing every type of teaching and learning situation and style, including homeschooling curricula and tutoring, church classes and Sunday school. The many charts in this updated, expanded edition cover historical, literary, archaeological, and theological aspects of the Old Testament, its background, and biblical studies. Notable topics include: Genealogies Comparative Ancient Near-Eastern Chronology Parallels between Law and Wisdom The Kings of Judah and Israel Treaty Format and Biblical Covenants Dynasties of the Northern Kingdom Principles for Word Studies Messages of the Pre-Exilic Minor Prophets Angel of the Lord in the Old Testament ZondervanCharts are ready references for those who need the essential information at their fingertips. Accessible and highly useful, the books in this library offer clear organization and thorough summaries of issues, subjects, and topics that are key for Christian students and learners. The visuals and captions will cater to any teaching methodology, style, or program. "This volume is a revised, updated, and expanded edition of a very popular tool for pastors, teachers, and students for the study of the Old Testament ... Charts provide visual organization that is ideal for teaching, learning, and review. Facts, connections, parallels, and contrasts can be grasped easily at a glance. This revised edition of Chronological and Background Charts of the Old Testament includes 42 new charts and 18 revised charts. The charts cover historical, literary, archaeological, and theological aspects of the Old Testament, its background, and biblical studies ..."--Publisher description