When was the old testament introduced to the world?

[jimmy831831]

Is there an actual year, or a theory of when it happened?

[Ben]

It was written over the course of about a thousand years.

[Pheiry]

1400-400 BC.

[ricky]

The first four books were written by Moses who was moved by the Holy Spirit to write it in 1530 B.C.

[Emmess]

At a minimum, over 3,300 years ago. It was given during the 40 years after the exodus from Egypt. That exodus has been dated by archaeologists and historians. Historians have also confirmed that there was a tribe called the "Habiru" (ha-bee-roo) that fought and defeated the Canaanites. That was during the 40 years.