This is classic book by scholar, educator, theologian and preacher George Frederick Maclear, headmaster of King's College School, London, and later warden of St. Augustine's Missionary College, Canterbury. Each short chapter is a nugget of events and persons of the Old Testament, giving a very accessible overview of history from the Earliest Times to those of Ezra and Nehemiah. (Summary by Larry Wilson)
Chapters
1
The Creation Read by Larry Wilson 6:56
2
The Fall Read by KevinS 11:45
3
The Flood Read by KevinS 13:02
4
The Confusion of Tongues Read by Lee Stapleton 10:57
5
Rise of Idolatry. The Patriarch Job. Read by Alton Kane 10:51
6
The Call of Abraham Read by KevinS 17:08
7
Life of Abraham continued Read by KevinS 19:24
8
The History of Isaac Read by DavyDave 9:18
9
Life of Jacob Read by DavyDave 13:52
10
History of Joseph Read by Alton Kane 16:22
11
Jacob’s Descent into Egypt, and Death of Joseph Read by Cliff Stone 15:25
12
Note: Survey of the Patriarchal Age Read by Owlivia 10:00
13
The Birth and Call of Moses Read by Cliff Stone 18:35
14
Signs and Wonders in Egypt Read by Cliff Stone 16:01
15
The Last Plague—The Passover—The Exodus Read by Tom Haire 12:23
16
The Journey from the Red Sea to Rephidim Read by Cliff Stone 10:47
17
Sinai and the Giving of the Law Read by Lee Stapleton 15:19
18
Moses in the Mount. The Construction of the Golden Calf Read by Lee Stapleton 16:41
19
The Tabernacle Read by Owlivia 15:24
20
History of the Tabernacle Read by Owlivia 3:19
21
The Priests Read by Cliff Stone 15:26
22
The Sacrifices and Offerings Read by Cliff Stone 18:18
23
Holy Times and Seasons Read by Owlivia 12:56
24
The Great Festivals—The Jewish Calendar Read by Jael 12:50
25
Note: Laws of Purity, etc, Read by Jael 10:34
26
Civil and Moral Laws Read by Jael 16:21
27
Kadesh-Barnea and the Mission of the Spies Read by Jael 15:58
28
The Wanderings—Death of Miriam and Aaron Read by DavyDave 15:12
29
Conquest of the East of Jordan—Balaam and Balak Read by DavyDave 15:59
30
War with the Midianites—Death of Moses Read by Jael 9:50
31
Note: His Work and Character Read by Jael 3:40
32
The Passage of the Jordan, and Fall of Jericho Read by Gillian Hendrie 15:57
33
Conquest of the Southern and Central Mountains Read by Gillian Hendrie 13:41
34
Battle of Merom, and Division of the Land Read by Gillian Hendrie 22:34
35
Events subsequent to the Death of Joshua Read by Jael 7:26
36
Micah and the Danites—The Tribal War Read by Jael 11:47
37
Othniel and Ehud, Deborah and Barak Read by Jael 13:48
38
Invasion of the Midianites—Gideon Read by Jael 15:05
39
Abimelech and Jephthah Read by Jael 10:26
40
Invasion from the Southwest, Samson Read by Jael 13:05
41
Eli and Samuel Read by Jael 10:24
42
Samuel’s Judgeship Read by Lee Stapleton 18:40
43
Election of the First King Read by Cliff Stone 12:22
44
The Battle of Michmash Read by Cliff Stone 11:10
45
Saul and the Amalekites—David and Goliath Read by Cliff Stone 15:14
46
David’s Life as an Outlaw Read by todmanning 16:42
47
David at Ziklag—Battle of Mount Gilboa Read by Lee Stapleton 26:39
48
David’s Reign at Hebron Read by Owlivia 8:40
49
David’s Reign at Jerusalem Read by Owlivia 10:33
50
David’s Army, his Conquests, his Sin Read by Owlivia 11:10
51
The Rebellion of Absalom Read by laurencetrask 17:53
52
Close of David’s reign Read by laurencetrask 13:05
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David’s Work and Character Read by laurencetrask 6:53
54
Accession of Solomon Read by laurencetrask 7:43
55
The Building of the Temple Read by laurencetrask 10:14
56
Solomon’s reign continued Read by laurencetrask 14:53
57
The Revolt of the Ten Tribes Read by Cliff Stone 11:01
58
Rehoboam and Abijah, Jeroboam and Nadab Read by Cliff Stone 7:21
59
Asa and Baasha, Elah, Zimri, Omri Read by Cliff Stone 9:13
60
Accession of Ahab—Era of Elijah Read by Mason Lewis 13:56
61
Wars of Ahab and Benhadad Read by Mason Lewis 7:39
62
Murder of Naboth—Battle of Ramoth Gilead Read by Cliff Stone 8:23
63
Wars of Jehoshaphat. Translation of Elijah Read by Cliff Stone 10:02
64
Jehoshaphat and Jehoram—Era of Elisha Read by Cliff Stone 16:42
65
Elisha and Naaman—Siege of Samaria Read by Cliff Stone 12:44
66
Accession of Jehu Read by Cliff Stone 12:37
67
Athaliah and Joash; Death of Elisha Read by Cliff Stone 8:54
68
Amaziah and Jeroboam II.; Era of Jonah Read by Cliff Stone 10:01
69
Decline and Captivity of the Kingdom of Israel Read by Cliff Stone 8:41
70
Reign of Hezekiah Read by Cliff Stone 12:56
71
Reign of Manasseh—Reforms of Josiah Read by Cliff Stone 11:18
72
Death of Josiah—Captivity of Judah Read by Cliff Stone 10:07
73
Duration, Relation, Contrasts of the Two Kingdoms Read by KevinS 3:47
74
Daniel and Nebuchadnezzar Read by Owlivia 11:28
75
Reigns of Nebuchadnezzar, Belshazzar, and Darius Read by Cliff Stone 13:52
76
Rebuilding of the Temple—Esther and Ahasuerus Read by Cliff Stone 13:52
77
Times of Ezra and Nehemiah—Close of Canon Read by Larry Wilson 18:24
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