The Old Testament is a key to understanding our world. Its stories, laws, and poetry have shaped the thinking of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Our languages themselves have been formed by it, and its insights into the nature of reality and God, still powerfully speak to us today. This short introduction hopes to inspire you to read the Old Testament, and to think for yourself about what they might mean for you and your life. 'Christianity for the confused' is a set of short introductions to Christian thought and beliefs, which aim to explain the basics of the Christian faith.