Journey Through the Old Testament

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ISBN: 9780159006917 | 0159006910
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 10/1/2000

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Understanding the Old Testament

(20)

Literary Interpretation: Structure, Sources, Forms

(6)

Historical Interpretation: Overview

(4)

Theological Interpretation: Natural Moral Law

(3)

Witness: Mother Teresa

(1)

Personal Challenge: Our History

(2)

Summary

(1)

In the Beginning How it All Began

(20)

Literary Interpretation: Oral Traditions

(8)

Historical Interpretation: Primeval History

(1)

Theological Interpretation: Genesis 1-11

(4)

Witness: Francis of Assisi

(1)

Personal Challenge: Making Choices

(2)

Summary

(1)

Ancestors and Their Journey of Faith

(20)

Literary Interpretation: Genealogies and Narratives

(4)

Historical Interpretation: Life in the Fertile Crescent

(3)

Theological Interpretation: The Story of the Patriarchs

(5)

Witness: Louis Martin and Azelie-Marie Guerin

(1)

Personal Challenge: Family and Community

(3)

Summary

(1)

Moses and the Formation of God's People

(22)

Literary Interpretation: Epic and Archetype

(5)

Historical Interpretation: The Israelite People

(5)

Theological Interpretation: Exodus and Sinai

(5)

Witness: Stephen Bantu Biko

(1)

Personal Challenge: Isolation and Oppression

(2)

Summary

(1)

Claiming the Promised Land

(20)

Literary Interpretation: From Military History to Folklore

(4)

Historical Interpretation: Settling the Promised Land

(5)

Theological Interpretation: Holy War

(4)

Witness: Joan of Arc

100

(1)

Personal Challenge: Integrity and Tolerance

101

(2)

Summary

103

(1)

Building a Kingdom

104

(18)

Literary Interpretation: Oracles, Poetry, and the Formula of Kingship

107

(3)

Historical Interpretation: Monarchy and Dynasty

110

(4)

Theological Interpretation: Theocracy and Messianism

114

(3)

Witness: Thomas More

117

(1)

Personal Challenge: Recognizing Idolatries and Setting Priorities

118

(3)

Summary

121

(1)

The Kingdom Divided and the Prophetic Word

122

(20)

Literary Interpretation: Prophecy

125

(5)

Historical Interpretation: The Divided Kingdom

130

(3)

Theological Interpretation: A Just God

133

(5)

Witness: Pope John XXIII

138

(1)

Personal Challenge: Accountability

139

(2)

Summary

141

(1)

The Fall of Judah and the Babylonian Exile

142

(18)

Literary Interpretation: Prophecy and Wisdom

145

(3)

Historical Interpretation: Prophets Before and After the Exile

148

(3)

Theological Interpretation: Major and Minor Prophets

151

(5)

Witness: Martin Luther King Jr.

156

(1)

Personal Challenge: Social Justice

157

(2)

Summary

159

(1)

The Restoration and New Beginnings

160

(20)

Literary Interpretation: Sacred Writings

163

(4)

Historical Interpretation: The Diaspora

167

(4)

Theological Interpretation: The Day of the Lord

171

(5)

Witness: Rose Philippine Duchesne

176

(1)

Personal Challenge: Claiming the Future

177

(2)

Summary

179

(1)

A Future Built on Promise

180

(18)

Literary Interpretation: Moralistic Narratives

183

(3)

Historical Interpretation: Struggle for Independence

186

(4)

Theological Interpretation: Faith and Providence

190

(4)

Witness: Francis Xavier

194

(1)

Personal Challenge: Missionary Work

195

(2)

Summary

197

(1)

The Wisdom of Israel

198

(18)

Literary Interpretation: Wisdom Literature

201

(4)

Historical Interpretation: Wisdom in the Ancient Near East

205

(3)

Theological Interpretation: Liturgy of the Hours

208

(4)

Witness: Thomas Merton

212

(1)

Personal Challenge: Workshiping in Community

213

(2)

Summary

215

(1)

Epilogue The Old Testament---The Word of the Lord

216

(9)

Glossary

225

(3)

Index

228

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