Invitation to the Old Testament: Participant Book
A Short-Term DISCIPLE Bible Study
Published on 1. December 2011
156 pages
978-1-4267-3287-4 (ISBN)
Description
Explore the Old Testament's story of God and God's calling of the people of Israel through the many "voices" of the biblical text. Hear the magnificence of a Creation hymn, discover the law and wisdom teachings, listen to the warning of the prophets and explore the poetry of the Song of Solomon.
In the two weekly video segments, first gain insight from biblical scholars and then take a visual tour of archaeological sites, ancient artifacts, and other physical remains, related to and illuminating scripture and events.
Ideal experience for adults who are interested in the practice of prayer and worship and would like to connect prayer practice with Scripture. The study is accessible for adults with little prior Bible experience.
Participants gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Old Testament as an integral part of the Christian Bible and a renewed discovery of our identity in God and God's vision for all things.
This eight-week study includes a participant book outlining daily reading assignments for group preparations, a leader guide suggesting discussion activities for use in the 60-90-minute weekly meeting, and a video component providing interpretation and context for the biblical texts.
Sessions:
The Making of the Hebrew Bible
The Creation Story of Israel
Out of Bondage
Promise and Problem in the Land
Israel Has a King
Division and the Rise of Prophecy
Exile and Response
Restoration and Renewal
In the two weekly video segments, first gain insight from biblical scholars and then take a visual tour of archaeological sites, ancient artifacts, and other physical remains, related to and illuminating scripture and events.
Ideal experience for adults who are interested in the practice of prayer and worship and would like to connect prayer practice with Scripture. The study is accessible for adults with little prior Bible experience.
Participants gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Old Testament as an integral part of the Christian Bible and a renewed discovery of our identity in God and God's vision for all things.
This eight-week study includes a participant book outlining daily reading assignments for group preparations, a leader guide suggesting discussion activities for use in the 60-90-minute weekly meeting, and a video component providing interpretation and context for the biblical texts.
Sessions:
The Making of the Hebrew Bible
The Creation Story of Israel
Out of Bondage
Promise and Problem in the Land
Israel Has a King
Division and the Rise of Prophecy
Exile and Response
Restoration and Renewal
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Persons
Dr. James D. Tabor chairs the Department of Religious Studies of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and was chief editor of the Original Bible Project, an effort to produce a historical-linguistic translation of the Bible with notes. He is often consulted by the national media, particularly in connection with the Dead Sea Scrolls, and modern apocalypticism and millennialism. Dr. Tabor has been quoted by or appeared in such media publications and programs as Time, Newsweek, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, NBC, PBS, and Frontline.
Dr. Tabor's recent books include: Why Waco? The Battle for Religious Freedom in America and the forthcoming Jesus Dynasty: New Historical Investigation of Jesus, His Royal Family, and the Birth of Christianity (Simon & Schust
Dr. Tabor's recent books include: Why Waco? The Battle for Religious Freedom in America and the forthcoming Jesus Dynasty: New Historical Investigation of Jesus, His Royal Family, and the Birth of Christianity (Simon & Schust
Content
- Cover
- Half title
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- An Invitation to This Study
- Introduction
- Session 1: The Making of the Hebrew Bible
- Session 2: The Creation Story of Israel
- Session 3: Out of Bondage
- Session 4: Promise and Problem in the Land
- Session 5: Israel Has a King
- Session 6: Division and the Rise of Prophecy
- Session 7: Exile and Response
- Session 8: Restoration and Renewal
- Video Art Credits
