The Bible Period by Period

The Bible Period by Period, by
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Title: The Bible Period by Period A Manual for the Study of the Bible
by Periods
Author: Josiah Blake Tidwell
Release Date: May 5, 2005 [eBook #15771]
Language: English
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THE BIBLE PERIOD BY PERIOD

A Manual for the Study of the Bible by Periods
by
JOSIAH BLAKE TIDWELL

INTRODUCTORY NOTE:
Josiah Blake Tidwell states "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself
(Lev. 19:18). It is the final word in all right relations to others." This
statement in The Bible Period by Period, regarding the Laws of Moses,
and echoed in the words of Jesus is the guiding principle by which
Tidwell seems to have lived.
J. B. Tidwell was born in Alabama in 1870 to a modest family of
farmers. He was educated at Alabama's Howard College (now Samford
University), earned a Master's Degree from Baylor University in 1903,
and did post-graduate studies through a correspondence program of the
University of Chicago. He also received several honorary degrees.
Tidwell served as the Chairman of the Bible Department at Baylor
University from 1910 until the time of his passing in 1946. Among his
writings are The Bible, Book by Book (1914), The Bible, Period by
Period (1916), Genesis: A Study of the Plan of Redemption (1924), and
John and His Five Books (1937).
This book, The Bible Period by Period (1916) is a companion to
Tidwell's The Bible Book by Book (1914). Both are college level
introductory courses in Christian studies. They are each organized in
outline form with questions at the end of each chapter to guide the
student in acquiring a comprehensive mastery of the material.
In preparing "The Bible Period by Period" in e-book format, the outline
styles were edited for sake of e-text consistency and proofreading.
Certain geographical place names were edited for consistent spelling.
The rest of the text remains faithful to the original. For any errors in
transcription, I sincerely apologize as the words of the author could
hardly be improved upon.

Fredric Lozo Mathis, Texas April 2005

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THE BIBLE PERIOD BY PERIOD
A Manual for the Study of the Bible by Periods
by
JOSIAH BLAKE TIDWELL Professor of Biblical Literature
Baylor University Press Waco, Texas
1916

Author's Preface.
The author believes that the Bible is the word of God and that it is the
inspired revelation of God's will to men and of the plan which he has
provided for their redemption. He believes that it contains instructions
which alone furnish the basis of wise and worthy conduct both for
individuals and for nations. He, therefore, believes that all men should
avail themselves of every possible opportunity to acquaint themselves
with its teachings and that all Christians should be faithful and even
aggressive in their efforts to teach its truths.
Moreover, several years of teaching the Bible to a multitude of students
has convinced the writer that what is needed most is a study of the
Bible itself rather than things about it. Having this in mind this little
volume presents only a small amount of introductory discussion. It
offers instead a large number of topics for study and discussion. By
following the suggestions for study which they offer the student may
gain a working knowledge of the contents of Biblical history.

It is suggested that these outlines will furnish a basis of work for
college and academy Bible classes. It is also hoped that it may be
adopted for study in many Sunday School classes. If it shall be studied
in the Sunday Schools according to instructions which the author will
furnish, it will be granted college entrance credit in Baylor University.
Women's societies will find it well suited to their Bible study work.
The aim has been to make a companion book to the author's "The Bible
Book by Book." The twenty one periods selected are only one of the
many ways in which Bible history may be divided and lays no claim to
superiority. If this volume shall prove as helpful as the sale of its
companion book would indicate that it has been, the work incident to
its preparation will be amply repaid.
J. B. Tidwell.
Waco, Texas. 1916.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS.
Chapter I.
From the Creation