The Old TestamentThis SCM Study Guide to the Old Testament guides the newcomer to Old Testament studies easily and smoothly through the myriad of interpretations of this ancient text. Explaining difficult concepts, and ensuring space for the reader to reflect independently on topics throughout, this accessible textbook is aimed specifically at those who want to make connections between their own experience and the Old Testament text in a way which enables each to be transformed by the other. It provides the reader with matter to reflect upon and presents Biblical text in a way that makes reflection - and understanding - possible. |
Contents
Why Read the Old Testament? | 3 |
Why Did the Writers Write? | 15 |
Are the Books in the Right Order? | 29 |
How Do We Know and Does It Really Matter? | 43 |
What is the Old Testament About? | 57 |
In the Beginning | 71 |
Terrorists or Visionaries? The Contribution of D | 85 |
The P Traditions | 99 |
A Time for Reflection | 131 |
Beyond Blame | 141 |
First Things Last | 153 |
God of History | 165 |
Im a Righteous Man Get Me Out of Here | 177 |
The Musical | 189 |
Those Were the Days | 201 |
Five Scrolls and a Prophet | 213 |
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