Foreword / F.F. Bruce -- Translation's Preface -- Author's Note -- Author's Preface -- Introduction -- Part I (The Foundations of the Biblical Historical Revelation): I. The Pre-Creation Eternity -- II. The Creation of the Universe -- III. The Origin of Evil -- Part II (The Original Revelation): I. The Appointed Vocation of Man in Paradise -- II. Sin and Grace -- III. The Dawn of Salvation -- IV. Two Ways in Human History -- V. The Covenant Concerning Nature and World History (God's Covenant with Noah) -- VI. The Programme For the Races in the History of Salvation (The Blessing of Noah) -- VII. The Judgment on Mankind at Babel -- Part III. The Preparatory Revelation of Salvation -- A. The Promises as the Basis of the Gospel: I. Salvation As Contained in the Old Testament -- II. The Surpassing Glory of the Covenant with Abraham -- B. The Mystery of the People of Israel: III. Israel's Call and Task -- IV. Israel's Downfall and Wanderings -- C. Why Did God Give the Mosaic Law?: V. The Significance of the Law -- VI. The Way of Death Through the Law -- VII. The Way of Life Through the Law -- D. The Testimony of God by Prophecy: VIII. The Prophetic Offices -- IX. The Prophetic Message -- X. The Messianic Prophecies -- E. The Preparation of the Nations for Salvation: XI. The Times of the Nations (The Four World-Empires of Daniel) -- XII. The Fulness of the Time -- Appendices: I. The Names of God -- II. The Trustworthiness of Ancient Bible History -- III. The Geological Formations (Summary Table) -- IV. The Graduated Character of the Plan of Salvation -- V. Chronological Table of Old Testament History -- INDEX.