Hebrew Old Testament

The Old Testament is a fierce battleground for atheists and Christian apologists, with each side accusing the other of taking challenging and troubling passages out of context. In this handbook, Joshua Bowen not only provides the background to the Old Testament and the ancient Near East, but engages with hotly contested topics like slavery, failed prophecy, and the authorship of debated Old Testament books.

Be careful which stones you look under ... An innocent walk through the woods turns sinister when Albert and Rex hear a cry for help. A desperate woman is trapped the wrong side of a high fence ... and she is being pursued. What follows is a situation more deadly than any they have faced before...

Following up on the first volume, The Atheist Handbook to the Old Testament: Volume 2 takes up the challenge of providing a clear and useful guide to those wanting a better understanding of the Old Testament, including its cultural and historical background, as well as discussions on contentious topics like violence and genocide, and whether the Exodus was a real historical event. Volume two also covers the narrative of the Old Testament, from the conquest to the divided monarchy, and a brief history of Egypt to help situate the biblical text within agreed historical events.

This audio product enable a person who is taking biblical Hebrew to work on, by ear as well as through the eyes, all vocabulary words that occur in the Old Testament 20 times or more and all the names of people in the Old Testament that occur 100 times or more. Read by Jonathan T. Pennington...

Leading apologetics writer with a proven track record tackles the most difficult Old Testament passages and topics, helping listeners to reconcile the God of righteousness with the God of love.

Violence in the Old Testament has long been a stumbling block for Christians and skeptics alike. God Is a Man of War offers a fresh interpretation of Old Testament accounts of violence, by exploring them through the twofold lens of Orthodox tradition and historical context. Father Stephen De Young examines what these difficult passages reveal about the nature of Christ and His creation, bearing witness to a world filled not only with pain and suffering - often of human making - but also with the love of God.

A masterpiece of deep learning and fine sensibility, Robert Alter's translation of the Hebrew Bible, now complete, reanimates one of the formative works of our culture. Capturing its brilliantly compact poetry and finely wrought, purposeful prose, Alter renews the Old Testament as a source of literary power and spiritual inspiration. From the family frictions of Genesis and King David's flawed humanity to the serene wisdom of Psalms and Job's incendiary questioning of God's ways, these magnificent works of world literature resonate with a startling immediacy.

Uncover the sweeping narrative of God's redemptive plan and trace the foreshadowing of Christ across ancient scripture. Far from a disconnected collection of archaic laws, the Hebrew Bible is a cohesive, awe-inspiring story of saving grace. Whether you are fueling your spiritual growth during a...

Unlock the epic history of the Hebrew Scriptures and overcome spiritual intimidation with this clear narrative journey. Perfect for your daily commute or a quiet afternoon of reflection, this uplifting overview transforms a deeply complex ancient text into an accessible map of human identity...

Experience the unified biblical narrative from creation to prophetic hope and revitalize your daily Christian devotion. Far from a scattered collection of outdated rules, the scriptures of ancient Israel form a singular, dramatic storyline of divine covenant and human redemption. Whether you are...

Rabbi K. A. Schneider decodes the Book of Revelation, revealing how the end-time events prophesied in the New Testament book correspond with the teachings of the Torah and the Hebrew prophets. You will discover how the Passover foreshadows the great tribulation and what the Hebrew prophets reveal about the anti-Messiah, Armageddon, hell, the return of the Messiah, the millennial kingdom, heaven, and much more. This book will teach you what to expect during the last days and how to stand firm in Christ even in the face of opposition.

Witnessing the burning bush. Crossing the Red Sea. Collecting manna in the wilderness. Surviving the fiery furnace. Each miracle reminds us that the Old Testament is applicable in our lives today. Take an in-depth look at the divine acts the Lord and his prophets performed.

The Essential Talmud is a masterful introduction by Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz to the great repository of Jewish wisdom, the Talmud. A book of profound scholarship and concise pedagogy, The Essential Talmud succinctly describes the Talmud's history, structure, and methodology. It summarizes the Talmud's main principles, demonstrates its contemporary relevance, and captures the spirit of this unique and paradoxical sacred text as a human expression of divine law.

In Behind the Bible’s Greatest Stories, Dr. Paul Wright takes you behind the scenes, uncovering the ancient cultures and historical geography that frame the most memorable stories in the Bible. Posing rarely asked questions about these popular Old Testament stories, you’ll move beyond the...

Think ancient scriptures are all ancient history? Not anymore! This unique audiobook shows how the Old Testament still applies to modern times. Whether you're reading about Moses's management styles, Ruth as an immigrant, or how Saul might have reacted to social media, this scripture study guide brings the Old Testament to life and proves there's still a lot to learn from those ancient prophets.

The Torah is the foundational text of faith, morality, and spiritual guidance, offering timeless lessons on life, ethics, and the human relationship with God. It encompasses the Five Books of Moses, recounting the creation of the world, the lives of the patriarchs, the liberation from slavery, the journey to the Promised Land, and the giving of divine laws. Through these narratives and commandments, the Torah provides listeners with guidance on how to live a life of integrity, purpose, and devotion.

Anybody can explain to you what certain passages of the Bible mean and how they apply to your daily life. However, not too often do you see it in a simple language that the average, common, 9-to-5 person can understand. The best part is, though, that the perspective comes not from a theologian or minister like other Christian books, but from an average Joe, or in this case, Jake, who happened to be inspired to write something for the average person.

The God of the Old Testament commanded and endorsed many practices that we find morally reprehensible today. High on the list was the institution of slavery, which features prominently in several sections of the Hebrew Bible. Fathers could sell their daughters into slavery, masters could beat their slaves, creditors could carry off children for failure to repay a debt, and foreigners could be kept for life, passed down as inherited property. How are we to make sense of all of this from our modern point of view?

What is the good life? Proverbs: Audio Lectures, taught by Christopher Ansberry, answers this question across different collections and through different poetic forms, each of which are designed to (trans)form one's character. This project of character formation assumes that wisdom and virtue...

Deepen your daily devotion and uncover the rich heartbeat of the Old Testament through fifty essential biblical terms. Move beyond simple English translations to experience a highly reverent, peaceful journey into the ancient language of scripture. Perfect for your morning commute or evening...