The Children of Israel Panorama

Based upon the information discussed thus far, it might be well to consider what goes into a panorama.  There are several qualities of a good panorama.  Among them are the following.

1. A good panorama is not exhaustive.  In other words, one presenting a panorama must not fall into the trap of giving every single detail of a particular study.
2. A good panorama is time bracketed.  That is to say that one does well to layout the panorama with the beginning and the end in mind.
3. A good panorama is not technical.  While it may be of interest to delve into the details of a particular time period or subordinate subject, this for the most part is a general treatment of a theme.
4. A good panorama is fast moving.  There is some entertainment value but that is the vehicle by which the theme is developed.  
5. A good panorama is factual.  It may be fast moving and general but include a few facts along the way to develop and keep interest.
6. A good panorama avoids numbers.  Most people do not do well with dates and numbers so keep such to a minimum.
7. A good panorama is interesting.  While there is the truth of a theme, and while it must not be too technical, it must have some new or interesting information.

What follows is a brief panorama of Cycle One of the Old Testament which includes material having to do with the Inter-Testamental Period.  It would be well to have some acquaintance with Cycle One of the diagram below.

What follows is The Children of Israel Panorama.  It is based upon the five periods in the above diagram.  If it does not make sense please review it several times.