The Stories of the Old TestamentLoyola Press, 29 sept. 2011 - 352 pagini The forty-six books of the Old Testament offer a rich feast of spiritual nourishment, yet they are by no means the easiest books to read and understand. Without a proper “tour guide,” a person’s trip through the Old Testament often ends shortly after it begins. |
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... important, in helps us connect our stories today to those of long ago and see ourselves as a part of God's ongoing redemptive work that began "in the beginning." Iol Conroll has born writing about the Bible for Catho|ir adults and young ...
... important people and events that helped form our Catholic faith. We may have some general idea of the more famous Old Testament figures, as their stories have been told, and distorted, in movies and books, but for the most part, we have ...
... important. We have the New Testament and the stories of Jesus; shouldn't that be enough? The Catholic Church ... importance is the Catechism of the Catholic Church. References to the Catechism (abbreviated CCC) can be found at the end of ...
... important to read about the Old Testament as well. Some good books are listed in the Suggested Reading section. The Stories of the Old Testament unlocks the doors of this storehouse of sublime teaching, wisdom, and prayers. It invites ...
... important that we look at the geography of the Middle East. We especially have to look at what is known as the Fertile Crescent. The arc of land that makes up the Fertile Crescent begins at the point where the Tigris and Euphrates ...
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Isaiahs Vision Isaiah 6 | 178 |
Isaiahs Message Isaiah 12 59 A Savior Will Come Isaiah 9 11 | 185 |
Micahs Call for Justice Micah 6 | 188 |
Care for the Poor | 191 |
The Promised Ruler from Bethlehem Micah 5 | 193 |
Hope in the Old Testament | 195 |
The Rule of Manasseh 2 Kings 21 | 197 |
Nahum Celebrates the Fall of Nineveh Nahum | 200 |
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Law in the Old Testament | 79 |
The Historical Books | 89 |
Rahab and the Fall of Jericho Joshua 2 6 | 90 |
Joshua | 92 |
Joshua Renews the Covenant Joshua 2324 | 94 |
The Settlement of Canaan | 96 |
Deborah Barak and Jael Judges 45 | 98 |
The World of the Judges | 100 |
Gideons Small Army Judges 68 | 102 |
Samson the Flawed Hero Judges 16 | 104 |
Naomi and Ruth Ruth | 107 |
1211 | 110 |
Women in Old Testament Times | 113 |
God Calls to Samuel 1 Samuel 3 | 115 |
Samuel and Saul 1 Samuel 1012 | 118 |
The Young David 1 Samuel 1617 | 120 |
David and Jonathan 1 Samuel 18 | 122 |
Saul and David 1 Samuel 24 28 | 125 |
David and Abigail 1 Samuel 25 | 127 |
David the King 2 Samuel 56 | 129 |
Jerusalem | 132 |
David Bathsheba and Nathan 2 Samuel 1112 | 134 |
David and Absalom 2 Samuel 18 45 Davids Later Years 2 Samuel1924 | 139 |
Solomon Builds the Temple 1 Kings 8 | 146 |
The Division of Davids Kingdom | 152 |
Elijah Is Fed by God 1 Kings 17 | 158 |
The Still Small Voice 1 Kings 19 | 164 |
Amos Denounces Empty Religion Amos 5 | 170 |
Zephaniah Attacks Complacency Zephaniah | 202 |
King Josiahs Reform 2 Kings 23 | 206 |
The Rise of Babylon | 208 |
Habakkuks Reprimand Habakkuk | 210 |
The Sack of Jerusalem and the Fall of Judah 2 Kings 2425 | 212 |
Jeremiah | 214 |
Jeremiahs Temple Sermon Jeremiah 7 26 | 216 |
Jeremiah Speaks against Jerusalem Jeremiah 28 | 218 |
Sorrow for the Fall of Judah Lamentations 1 | 220 |
Jeremiahs Message of Hope Jeremiah 29 31 | 223 |
The Anger of Obadiah Obadiah | 225 |
Jews in Exile | 227 |
The Call of Ezekiel Ezekiel 23 | 229 |
Ezekiel on Individual Responsibility Ezekiel 18 | 231 |
The Time for Consolation Isaiah 40 | 237 |
The Power of Gods Word Isaiah 43 55 | 240 |
The Rise of Persia | 243 |
A God for All the Nations Isaiah 43 | 245 |
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The Return to Jerusalem | 249 |
Baruchs Message to Refugees Baruch | 251 |
Haggai and the Temple Haggai | 254 |
Zechariahs Visions of Hope Zechariah 12 | 256 |
Malachis Warnings Malachi | 258 |
Ezra and the Gentile Spouses Ezra 9 | 260 |
Nehemiah | 262 |
Ezra and the Law Nehemiah 89 | 264 |
Joels Call to Repentance Joel | 266 |
The Synagogue | 269 |
Jonahs Mission to the Gentiles Jonah | 271 |
Persian Influences in the Old Testament | 273 |
Esther Saves the People Esther | 275 |
The Greeks | 277 |
The Faithfulness of Tobit Tobit 89 | 280 |
The Books of Maccabees 90 The Mother and Her Sons 2 Maccabees 7 | 285 |
The Pharisees | 292 |
A Song of Repentance Psalm 51 | 298 |
Job and His Friends Job 2021 | 304 |
Ecclesiastes on Vanity Ecclesiastes 13 | 311 |
The Misuse of the Tongue Sirach 1920 | 318 |
Suggested Reading | 327 |
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