An Introduction to the Old Testament - Chapter 10 - Tremper Longman III - Textbook Plus

Question: Samuel-Kings and Chronicles give such dramatically different accounts of Israel's history. Samuel-Kings paints a decidedly negative portrait, while Chronicles is largely positive. Why is that? And can they both be accurate?

This second edition of An Introduction to the Old Testament has been revised and updated to reflect recent advances in Old Testament scholarship. An upper-level introduction that includes callouts, charts, and graphs, it offers a solid understanding of three key issues: historical background, literary analysis, and theological message.