Contents

of the Introduction to Biblical History and Chronology in six periods, totaling 4000 years.

The first Period, from the creation of the world until the Great Flood, contains 1657 years.

The second Period, from the Great Flood until Abraham's departure from Mesopotamia to Canaan, contains 427 years.

The third Period, from Abraham's entry into Canaan until the departure of the Israelites from Egypt, contains 430 years.

The fourth Period, from the departure of the Israelites from Egypt until the foundation of the Temple in the fourth year of Solomon, contains 480 years.

The first section, from the departure from Egypt until the entry into Canaan: 40 years.
The second section, from the entry into Canaan until the death of Joshua: 17 years.
The third section, from the death of Joshua through the times of the Judges until the death of Samson and the judgeship of Eli: 299 years.
The fourth section, from the judgeship of Eli until the foundation of the Temple under Solomon: 124 years.

The fifth Period, from the foundation of the first Temple until the decree of Cyrus for the release of the Jewish people and the building of the second Temple: 470 years.

The first section, from the foundation of the Temple until the final dissolution of the Kingdom of Israel: 282 years.

The second section, from the remaining Kingdom of Judah until the Babylonian captivity: 118 years.
The third section, from the beginning of the Babylonian captivity, or servitude, until its end brought about by Cyrus: 70 years.

The sixth Period, from the end of the Babylonian captivity until the birth of Christ: 536 years.

The first section, from the beginning of the Persian Monarchy until its end, or the beginning of the Greek Monarchy, that is, from Cyrus until Alex. M. Alexander the Great: 211 years.
The second section, from Alexander the Great until the reign of the Maccabees: 165 years.
The third section, from the reign of the Maccabees until the reign of the Herodian house and the preliminary rule of Antipater: 115 years.
The fourth section, from the reign of the Herodian family and the preliminary rule of Antipater until the birth of Christ: 46 years.

Contents

of the Introduction to Biblical Geography for the books of the Old Testament.

The first presentation, concerning the land of Canaan in general.

The second presentation, concerning the regions of the Promised Land, according to the lands on this side and the other side of the Jordan.

The third presentation, concerning the division of the Promised Land according to the twelve tribes of the Jewish people.

The fourth presentation, concerning the city of Jerusalem.

The fifth presentation, concerning the neighboring peoples on all sides, who are frequently mentioned in Holy Scripture.

The sixth presentation, concerning the remaining lands, some closer to Canaan and some further away, which are likewise mentioned in Holy Scripture.

Short Appendix

to the Historical and Geographical Introduction,

Regarding

the ancient true and Messianic religion of the Oriental and all other peoples.

The first presentation, concerning the true Adamite and Noahic religion and its spread among all peoples.

The second presentation, concerning the traces found of the true and Messianic religion propagated among ancient peoples through the Noahic tradition.