Irmgard Weth opened the door to the Bible for a whole generation of young people with the "Neukirchener Children's Bible" and the "Neukirchener Story Bible." Now, she invites adult readers to rediscover the treasures of the Old Testament. With great storytelling skill, Bible expert Irmgard Weth enables a fresh exploration of the books of the Old Testament, rightly referred to as the "First Testament." Through concise introductions and explanations, she reveals the content and historical contexts within the Bible that are often unclear when reading it. This beautifully designed edition of the Bible encourages readers to follow the path laid out by the Old Testament in its three major sections - the historical books, the prophetic books, and the teaching books - through continuous reading. All 39 books of the Old Testament are presented appropriately and comprehensively.