Chronology of the Old Testament

by. Jones, Dr. Floyd

Synopsis: The Chronology of the Old Testament sets out to demonstrate "that every chronological statement contained in the Sacred Writ is consistent with all other chronological statements contained therein."  Author Floyd Nolen Jones carefully and thoroughly investigates the chronological and mathematical facts of the Old Testament, proving them to be accurate and reliable. 

Features:

• Scriptural solutions to many biblical mathematical controversies
• Sir Robert Anderson's calculation error corrected
• The 493-year prophecy of Daniel 9:25 explained
• A scriptural formula which biblically synchronizes the kingdoms of Judah and Israel
• 48 charts, graphs, and diagrams included in text
• Fully indexed with complete bibliography
• Supports and updates James Ussher's Annals of the World

   With reliable explanatory text, detailed charts, and diagrams, this book provides a systematic framework of the chronology of the Bible from Genesis through the life of Christ.  No Bible scholar should be without this indispensable reference tool.  Includes a CD with chronological charts. 325 pages, hardback. Contents:

• Establishing the Correct Foundation
• Basic Considerations
• Two Distinct World Views
• The Effect on Bible Chronology
• Methodology
• Archbishop James Ussher
• The Trident
• History
• The Text
• Chart One
• Standard or an Absolute Chronology
• The Skeletal Outline
• Date of the Creation
• The Second Cainan
• Genealogical Gaps
• Chart Two
• Chart Three
• The 430-year Solution
• Early or Late Exodus
• The Length of the Sojourn in Egypt
• Harmonizing and Resolving Exodus 12:40
• 430 or 400 Years of Affliction?
• The Pharaoah(s)of the Book of Exodus
• Chart 3A
• Chart 3B
• Charts 3C and 3D
• Charts 3E and 3F
• Jacob's "Kindred"
• Chart Four
• Biblical Judges Described and Defined
• Jephthah's 300-Year Declaration
• The Joshua-Judges Chasm
• Joshua's Age
• David's Age at His Slaying of Goliath
• Jonathan's and David's Age Disparity
• David's Chronology
• "Forty Years" After What?
• Final Considerations
• Chart Five
• Brief Chart Familiarization
• The Biblical-Hebrew Year
• The Problem Stated
• Basic Canons of Hebrew Chronology
• The 390 Years of the Kingdom of Judah
• The Triangulation Formula
• Using Chart Optics as a Problem Solving Aid
• The Assyrian Eponym List
• Dating the Fourteenth Year of Hezekiah
• The Identity of "Pul"
• The Menahem-Pekahiah-Pekah Connection
• Other Miscellaneous Problems Solved
• The Identity of Ahasuerus in the Book of Esther
• Daniel's 483 (490) Year Prophecy
• The time of the Savior's Birth, Ministry, and Crucifixion
• The Identification and Date of Artaxerxes
• Chart Six
• General Chart Overview
• Special Features
• Establishing and Managing Chart Limitations
• Conclusion
• Appendices