This concise volume introduces readers to the three main sections of the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh) and to the biblical books found in each. It is organized around two primary "stories": the story that scholars tell about the Old Testament and the story the literature itself tells. Concluding with a reconsideration of the Old Testament as more like poetry than a story, three main chapters cover: The Pentateuch (Torah) The Prophets (Nevi?im) The Writings (Ketuvim) With key summaries of what the parts of the Old Testament "are all about, " and including suggestions for further reading, this volume is an ideal introduction for students of and newcomers to the Old Testament.