Outline Studies in the Old Testament for Bible Teachers

"Outline Studies in the Old Testament for Bible Teachers" by Jesse Lyman Hurlbut is a religious educational resource written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on a structured approach to teaching the Old Testament, aiming to equip Bible teachers with a comprehensive understanding of its historical context, key events, and significant themes. It serves as a companion guide for Sunday School educators, facilitating a deeper appreciation and effective teaching of the biblical texts. The opening portion of the book introduces the necessity of a historical framework to comprehend the Old Testament. Hurlbut emphasizes that understanding the geographical and cultural context of the Israelite people is essential for grasping biblical narratives. The text outlines the layout of the Old Testament world, discussing its dimensions, significant bodies of water, mountain ranges, and rivers that shaped Israelite history and identity. This foundational study is intended to help teachers and students visualize the spaces in which biblical events unfolded, laying the groundwork for more in-depth lessons on Old Testament history and theology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Jesse Lyman Hurlbut was an American clergyman of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was born in New York City, graduated at Wesleyan University in 1864, and held pastorates at Newark, Montclair, Paterson, Plainfield, Hoboken, Morristown, Orange, and Bloomfield, all in New Jersey. After 1879 he was connected with the Sunday-school and tract work of his denomination. He was secretary of the Epworth League in 1889–1892 and for some time was associated with J. H. Vincent in the direction of the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle. From 1909 until his retirement in 1914 he was District Superintendent of the Newark District.