This undergraduate text provides an introduction to the Old Testament covering all the core topics provided on a typical level one course. Features include: boxed explanations of difficult concepts, bullet pointed notes to remember, shaded areas of text highlighting areas for reflection, questions at the end of each chapter, web links and more.

John Holdsworth

SCM STUDYGUIDE TO THE OLD TESTAMENT

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Dedication

Acknowledgements

How to Use this Book

Introduction

Chapter 1 summary

1. Why Read the Old Testament?

Chapter 2 summary

2. Why Did the Writers Write?

Chapter 3 summary

3. Are the Books in the Right Order?

Chapter 4 summary

4. What Really Happened: How Do We Know, and Does It Really Matter?

Chapter 5 summary

5. What is the Old Testament About?

Chapter 6 summary

6. In the Beginning

Chapter 7 summary

7. Terrorists or Visionaries? The Contribution of D

Chapter 8 summary

8. Wholeness and Holiness: The P Traditions

Chapters 9–12 summary

9. Introducing the Prophets

10. Even the Good Times are Bad

11. A Time for Reflection

12. Beyond Blame

Chapter 13 summary

13. First Things Last

Chapter 14 summary

14. God of History

Chapter 15 summary

15. I’m a Righteous Man – Get Me Out of Here!

Chapter 16 summary

16. Israel: The Musical

Chapter 17 summary

17. Those Were the Days!

Chapter 18 summary

18. Five Scrolls and a Prophet

19. Work in Progress

References

This is an excellent book, which needs not only to be read but also to be kept as a source of reference in the practice of ministry. The Revd Kenneth Leech was formerly Community Theologian at St Boltoph's, Aldgate, in east London. CHURCH TIMES, 27 January 2006. "This book has much to commend it. It is easy to read, insightful and practical. The tasks in each chapter are quite useful and do-able! And it is an important topic." Donald O'Neill, THE FURROW, April 2006. "Ward refers to contemporary educational theories and supervision practices in various disciplines. He avoids becoming merely theoretical through weaving in case studies and worked examples of reflection and supervision throughout. He also provides frequent exercises for the reader to engage in, so that this has the potential to be used as a workbook rather than merely a reference work. Highly recommended to everyone involved in training and supervising people in ministry." Sue Groom, ANVIL, Vol.23, No1, 2006. "This is an important book for all who wish to grow in practical wisdom by reflecting on their life and ministry.(...)Wise and practical, Lifelong Learning can be read for one or two chapters or in detail. Colleges and church libraries ought to have a copy." Jeremy Harvey, The Reader, Summer 2006, Vol.103, n.2.

The Revd Dr John Holdsworth is the Archdeacon of St David's Cathedral, Church in Wales.

This is an excellent book, which needs not only to be read but also to be kept as a source of reference in the practice of ministry. The Revd Kenneth Leech was formerly Community Theologian at St Boltoph's, Aldgate, in east London. CHURCH TIMES, 27 January 2006.

 "This book has much to commend it. It is easy to read, insightful and practical. The tasks in each chapter are quite useful and do-able! And it is an important topic." Donald O'Neill, THE FURROW, April 2006.

 "Ward refers to contemporary educational theories and supervision practices in various disciplines. He avoids becoming merely theoretical through weaving in case studies and worked examples of reflection and supervision throughout. He also provides frequent exercises for the reader to engage in, so that this has the potential to be used as a workbook rather than merely a reference work. Highly recommended to everyone involved in training and supervising people in ministry." Sue Groom, ANVIL, Vol.23, No1, 2006.

 "This is an important book for all who wish to grow in practical wisdom by reflecting on their life and ministry.(...)Wise and practical, Lifelong Learning can be read for one or two chapters or in detail. Colleges and church libraries ought to have a copy." Jeremy Harvey, The Reader, Summer 2006, Vol.103, n.2.

This undergraduate textbook provides an introduction to the Old Testament by drawing the reader into the subject, explaining that whilst it is a puzzling book, the many different ways to read it make it also a very exciting book.

\["For undergraduate students studying the Old Testament", "Simplifies complex concepts for clear understanding", "You will gain confidence in your biblical studies"\]

This study guide offers a comprehensive introduction to the Old Testament for students.

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