Studies in the Pentateuch

In studying the Bible, students often read its component parts at various times and in different ways. For example, some Christians have studied Genesis and Exodus 1-20, and then skipped to the New Testament. Others have studied Matthew, Acts, Romans and Hebrews without any prior examination of the whole Old Testament. Some have even tried to study Revelation without earnestly searching out the riches in the prophets, which are of great value in helping a student to understand the final New Testament letter. Therefore, it is my conviction that a new emphasis should be made upon Old Testament study in order to lay a proper foundation for understanding much of the New Testament. It is quite possible that such an intensive effort extended over several years could alter considerably our concepts of these twenty-seven letters.The obvious place to begin a study of the Old Testament is in the. first five books -the Jewish Law (Torah). The rest of the Bible is based firmly upon these scriptures and their meaning. Thus, it is with a keen sense of responsibility that I embark upon this effort to expose in a small way with my limited insight these inexhaustible treasures of God given to men. From the Foreward by Stephen D. Eckstein, Jr., Ph.D.