In the book of the same name, the authors present a comprehensive study of the Old Testament, including a critical analysis of its various texts and the historical and social settings in which they were written.

The first chapter presents a short history of the Israelite nation, its origins and the events that led to the formation of the nation, the introduction of the law, and the first attempt at oral tradition. The second chapter presents a critical review of the books of the Old Testament, followed by a detailed commentary on each book. The third chapter contains a review of the history of Israel from the perspective of the chronology of the Bible. The fourth chapter presents a brief history of the religious development of Israel in the early years of the monarchy, the division of the religious authorities, and the beginnings of worship in the sacred temples. The fifth chapter contains a critical review of the law, with special attention to the principles of justice and religious obligations. The sixth chapter contains a discussion of the religious practices of the various ethnic groups in Israel, and the seventh chapter presents a brief survey of the history of Israel in the first century A.D.