Coogan Michael. The Old Testament: A Very Short Introduction

Oxford University Press, 2008. — 161 p.List of Illustrations
What is the Old Testament?
Interpretive strategies
The Old Testament and history
The Old Testament and myth
The Exodus from Egypt: a deep probe
‘‘Keep my commandments’’: biblical law
‘‘Festivals of the Lord’’: ritual in ancient Israel
Prophets and prophecies
Hezekiah and Sennacherib: another deep probe
Poetry and dissent
‘‘Let us now praise famous men’’—and women
The enduring significance of the Old Testament
Chronology
Appendix: The Canons of the Hebrew
Bible/Old TestamentFurther Reading