This book examines the origins of the Old Testament, one of the foundation stones of Western Civilization. Synthesizing the works of nearly 50 scholars, Adam to Ahab avoids being scholarly and will appeal to a broad readership interested in ancient history. It engages readers with a scene-setting tale about how the early books of the Bible were written and goes on to present a consensus on the history and myth regarding events that occurred prior to 586 BCE, before the destruction of the First Temple.