There are indications on every side of a deepening interest in religious education, and earnest efforts are being made for the improvement of methods in this important field. One of the Chief obstacles to progress is the dearth of good textbooks. This book is the result of many years of experience in teaching Bible Classes consisting of pupils from seventeen to twenty years of age in a secular school, and adult Classes in Church schools and community schools of religious education. It is believed to be especially well adapted to the needs of similar Classes in other schools, as well as to the use of the general reader who desires a brief guide to accompany Old Testament study.