The Old Testament, Explained

The Old Testament can feel overwhelming-but it doesn't have to be.

From creation to exile, from kings to prophets, the Old Testament tells one unfolding story of God, humanity, failure, mercy, and hope. Yet for many readers, the names, timelines, and historical shifts make it difficult to follow and easy to abandon.

The Old Testament, Explained was written to change that.

In clear, plain language, Christine Goodrich and George D. Goodrich IV guide readers through the entire Old Testament-book by book-explaining not only what happens, but why it matters. This book helps readers understand who the key people are, how the timeline fits together, and how every part of the Old Testament points forward to the coming of Christ.

Designed for beginners, returning readers, and anyone who has ever felt lost in Scripture, this guide includes:

• Simple explanations of each Old Testament book
• Clear timelines connecting kings, prophets, and events
• Easy-to-follow charts and summaries
• A helpful "Who's Who" appendix explaining key people
• Insight into how the Old Testament prepares the way for Jesus

Rather than treating the Old Testament as a collection of disconnected writings, The Old Testament, Explained presents it as one unified story-honest about human failure, rich in God's faithfulness, and full of enduring hope.

Whether used for personal study, group discussion, or classroom learning, this book invites readers to read Scripture with confidence, clarity, and understanding.