"Outline Studies in the Old Testament for Bible Teachers" by Jesse Lyman Hurlbut is a guide designed for religious educators to effectively teach the Old Testament. The book highlights the importance of understanding the historical and cultural backdrop of the Israelites, including geographical features like bodies of water, mountain ranges, and rivers, as crucial for interpreting biblical stories; this educational resource helps teachers build a strong historical foundation, enabling them to provide a more meaningful and comprehensive understanding of the Old Testament to their students.

Outline Studies in the Old Testament for Bible Teachers
By Jesse Lyman Hurlbut
Discover the ancient world and its impact on sacred stories, as this guide equips teachers to bring the Old Testament to life.
Summary
About the AuthorJesse Lyman Hurlbut was an American clergyman of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was born in New York City, graduated at Wesleyan University in 1864, and held pastorates at Newark, Montclair, Paterson, Plainfield, Hoboken, Morristown, Orange, and Bloomfield, all in New Jersey. After 1879 he was connected with the Sunday-school and tract work of his denomination. He was secretary of the Epworth League in 1889–1892 and for some time was associated with J. H. Vincent in the direction of the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle. From 1909 until his retirement in 1914 he was District Superintendent of the Newark District.
Jesse Lyman Hurlbut was an American clergyman of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was born in New York City, graduated at Wesleyan University in 1864, and held pastorates at Newark, Montclair, Paterson, Plainfield, Hoboken, Morristown, Orange, and Bloomfield, all in New Jersey. After 1879 he was connected with the Sunday-school and tract work of his denomination. He was secretary of the Epworth League in 1889–1892 and for some time was associated with J. H. Vincent in the direction of the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle. From 1909 until his retirement in 1914 he was District Superintendent of the Newark District.