'From the Publisher:' The period between the close of the Old Testament and the opening of the New is frequently referred to as the '400 silent years,' an unfortunate name, for God was surely active during this time, preserving His people and preparing the world for the coming of the promised Messiah. The authors have provided us with a wonderfully readable history of the inter-testamental period, helping us to understand the relationship of the Old and New Testaments.
