The Old Testament is often maligned as an outmoded and even dangerous text. This book opposes modern misconceptions of the Old Testament by addressing ten fundamental questions that the biblical text should—and according to Provan does—answer: questions such as "Who is God?" and "Why do evil and suffering mark the world?" As it turns out, Provan argues, the Old Testament is far more dangerous than modern critics even suppose. Its dangers are the bold claims it makes upon its readers.