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Subject Guide: Historical Books

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Historical Books

The historical books of the Bible include Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther. The history starts with the early years of the nation of Israel under the leadership of Joshua, shortly after the forming of the new nation under Moses leadership. The history books span the time of the Judges and Kings, with notable figures like King Saul, King David, and King Hezekiah. The nation ends up in exile by both the Assyrian and the Babylonia enemies. After the exile, Ezra and Nehemiah pick up on the historical accounts of rebuilding Jerusalem and the second temple.

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Historical Book Resources

Prophets, Prophecy, and Ancient Israelite Historiography
Mark J. Boda and Lissa Wray Beal
ProQuest Ebook Central

The 18 essays by members of the Canadian Society for Biblical Studies published in this volume showcase the work of leading authorities on ancient Israelite and Jewish historiography as it intersects with the phenomenon of prophecy.

More Historical Books
  • (Online) Heater, Homer, Jr. Outline of Old Testament Historical Book
  • (Library) Longman, Tremper. Old Testament Commentary Survey.
  • (Library) Arnold, Bill T. Encountering the Old Testament
  • (Library) Baker, David W. and Bill T. Arnold. The Face of Old Testament Studies
  • (Library) Broyles, Craig C. Interpreting the Old Testament
  • (Library) Longman, Tremper. Making Sense of the Old Testament: 3 Crucial Questions
  • (Library) Longman, Tremper. A Biblical History of Israel

Joshua Commentaries

More Joshua
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Judges Commentaries

More Judges
  • (Library) Cundall, Arthur E. and Leon Morris. Judges & Ruth.

Ruth Commentaries

More Ruth
  • (ProQuest) McKeown, James. Ruth. 
  • (Library) Cundall, Arthur E. and Leon Morris. Judges & Ruth.

1 & 2 Samuel Commentaries

I and II Samuel: A Commentary
A. Graeme Auld
ProQuest Ebook Central

The author demonstrates how all the other personalities in First and Second Samuel–including Samuel, for whom the books were named–are present so that we may see and know David better.

More 1 & 2 Samuel
  • (Library) Longman, Tremper. 1 Samuel – 2 Kings: Layman Bible Commentary
  • (Library) Noll, K. L. The Faces of Davi

1 & 2 Kings Commentaries

More 1 & 2 Kings
  • (Library) Longman, Tremper. 1 Samuel – 2 Kings: Layman Bible Commentary
  • (Library) Provan, Iain W. 1 and 2 Kings: New International Bible Commentary
  • (ProQuest) Sweeney, Marvin A. I & II Kings: A Commentary

1 & 2 Chronicles Commentaries

More 1 & 2 Chronicles
  • (Library) Longman, Tremper. 1 Chronicles thru Job: Layman Bible Commentary
  • (ProQuest) French, Blaire A. Chronicles Through the Centuries
  • (ProQuest) Kelly, Brian E. Retribution and Eschatology in Chronicles
  • (ProQuest) Johnstone, William. 1 and 2 Chronicles
  • (ProQuest) Johnstone, William. 1 and 2 Chronicles
  • (ProQuest) Sparks, James T. The Chronicler’s Genealogies: Towards an Understanding of 1 Chronicles 1-9
  • (ProQuest) Kalimi, Isaac. The Reshaping of Ancient Israelite History in Chronicles
  • (ProQuest) Johnstone, William. Chronicles and Exodus: An Analogy and Its Application
  • (ProQuest) Beentjes, Pancratius Cornelis. Tradition and Transformation in the Book of Chronicles
  • (ProQuest) Finkelstein, Israel. Hasmonean Realities Behind Ezra, Nehemiah, and Chronicles
  • (ProQuest) Person, Raymond F. The Deuteronomic History and the Book of Chronicles: Scribal Works in an Oral World
  • (ProQuest) Graham, M. Patrick. Chronicler As Theologian

Ezra Commentaries

More Ezra
  • (Library) Longman, Tremper. 1 Chronicles thru Job: Layman Bible Commentary
  • (Library) Larson, Knute. Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther Commentary
  • (Library) Whitehead, Brady Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther: Basic Bible Commentary
  • (Library) Brug, John F. Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther: People’s Bible Commentary
  • (ProQuest) Finkelstein, Israel. Hasmonean Realities Behind Ezra, Nehemiah, and Chronicles
  • (ProQuest) Graham, M. Patrick. Chronicler As Theologian

Nehemiah Commentaries

More Nehemiah
  • (Library) Longman, Tremper. 1 Chronicles thru Job: Layman Bible Commentary
  • (Library) Larson, Knute. Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther Commentary
  • (Library) Whitehead, Brady Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther: Basic Bible Commentary
  • (Library) Brug, John F. Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther: People’s Bible Commentary
  • (ProQuest) Finkelstein, Israel. Hasmonean Realities Behind Ezra, Nehemiah, and Chronicles
  • (ProQuest) Boda, Mark J. Praying the Tradition: The Origin and Use of Tradition in Nehemiah 9

Esther Commentaries

More Esther
  • (Library) Longman, Tremper. 1 Chronicles thru Job: Layman Bible Commentary
  • (Library) Larson, Knute. Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther Commentary
  • (Library) Whitehead, Brady Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther: Basic Bible Commentary
  • (Library) Brug, John F. Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther: People’s Bible Commentary
  • (ProQuest) Greenspoon, Leonard. Book of Esther in Modern Research
  • (ProQuest) Grossman, Jonathan. Esther: The Outer Narrative and the Hidden Reading
  • (ProQuest) Clines, David J. A. Esther Scroll: The Story of the Story
  • (ProQuest) Dorothy, Charles, V. The Books of Esther: Structure, Genre, and Textual Integrity
  • (ProQuest) Day, Linda. Three Faces of a Queen: Characterization in the Books of Esther