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The Book of Job is the first poetic book in the Christian Old Testament, and can also be found in the Ketuvim section of the Jewish Tanakh. Widely praised for its literary qualities, it depicts Job's imperishable love for God, and to test that love, God takes everything from him. Even in the face of great adversity, Job makes grand proclamations of his undying faith to his Lord, and as a result, God rewards him heavily. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The second book of Samuel forms part of the narrative of Israel in the 'prophets' section of the Old Testament. It documents the transition back to God-honouring leadership under David and the importance of a worthy king in God's eyes.... This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

Exodus is the second book of the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) and the Torah. It tells of the oppression faced by the Israelites and the way in which - through the strength of Yahweh - they managed to leave Egypt. Then, alongside God and their prophet Moses, they sought the 'Promised Land'. Exodus includes the story of Moses' early life, the Plagues of Egypt, the liberation of the Israelites, the Ten Commandments, the conversation with the burning bush, and much more....

In Christianity, the book of Ruth is treated as a history book and placed between Judges and 1 Samuel. Set in a time of great famine and struggle, the story follows the spiritual journey of its central figure, Ruth the Moabitess - great-grandmother of King David - and her acceptance of both the God of the Israelites and the Israelite people as her own. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The book of Judges is the seventh book of the Christian Old Testament and the Hebrew Bible. It contains several stories that are cyclical in nature. The stories give various examples of where the Israelites have shown a lack of faith and as a result suffer from great oppression. In turn the Israelites repent and are sent a 'judge' by God, to deliver them from oppression. Includes the story of Deborah, Gideon and Samson, to name a few.

The book of Ezra was originally combined with the book of Nehemiah but became separated early on in the Christian era. Together they represent the final sections in the historical narrative of the Old Testament. Ezra depicts how the God of Israel influenced a Persian king into choosing a leader to carry out three tasks: rebuilding the temple, purifying the community and...the third one continues in Nehemiah! This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The Old Testament in Context is a podcast journey into the world of the Old Testament, revealing its stories as their original audience understood them. We delve into ancient cultures, archaeological finds, and daily life practices that bring biblical narratives to life—from ancient winemaking near Ararat to the gods of Israel’s neighbors. Join us to explore the world behind Scripture, where understanding the past deepens our connection to the Bible’s message for today. Perfect for history enthusiasts, Bible readers, and those curious about faith’s ancient roots.