Great Events of Bible Times, edited by Bruce M. Metzger, David B. Goldstein, and John Ferguson, is a historical and interpretive overview of key events from the biblical era, placing them within their broader cultural, political, and archaeological context. Rather than retelling scripture alone, the book explores how major moments from the Bible relate to real historical settings—drawing on scholarship to illuminate the people, societies, and events that shaped the ancient Near East. Through a combination of narrative, analysis, and visual material, it aims to deepen understanding of biblical history by connecting religious texts with the wider world in which they emerged.