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10 Great Events of the Old Testament that Shaped Jewish and Christian Identity
Ten watershed dates forever shaped Israel's history and the development of Jewish and Christian identity. The Old Testament may seem vast and at times overwhelming to even the most dedicated. By grasping the significance of these ten seminal events, you will better understand your faith and the traditions shared by billions. This unique audio course is full of gripping tales, thought-provoking theology, engaging personal stories, and historical frameworks that make easy recalling and conveying the history of the Old Testament. Dr. Daniel Smith-Christopher walks you through the Old Testament by matching texts with their historical context. Explore the time of the Exodus, the death of Solomon, the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonian Empire, and much more with exciting new understanding. These stories that have for centuries spoken truth to Christians all over the world resound much louder when we understand the experiences of the people who wrote them. Explore with Dr. Smith-Christopher as he provides a careful historical examination of these timeless Old Testament accounts. These 12 lectures will forever change the way you read and consider the Old Testament. This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.
Daniel L. Smith-Christopher (Author), Daniel L. Smith-Christopher (Narrator)
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In the Beginning: Understanding the Book of Genesis
This is the Genesis course you’ve always wanted. Engaging, thought-provoking, and humorous, this delightful course promises fresh insights into the Bible’s second most popular book. Genesis contains some of the most familiar stories of the entire Old Testament, and it features some of the most unforgettable characters in all of history: Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham and Sarah, Jacob and his wives Rachel and Leah, and their twelve sons, including the famous Joseph. However, Genesis also contains perplexing mysteries of the Bible. Through this brilliantly taught series, you’ll survey Genesis’ contents and its historical context in biblical and ancient history. Look at the fascinating cycles of stories surrounding the central characters of Abraham and Sarah, Jacob and his wives Rachel and Leah, and Joseph while seeking answers to biblical mysteries. You will consider a wide range of opinions about the various aspects of the stories of Genesis in order to deepen your appreciation and enjoyment when reading this fascinating book. If you have ever wanted to grasp a deeper understanding of Genesis, this unique new course is for you.
Daniel L. Smith-Christopher (Author), Daniel L. Smith-Christopher (Narrator)
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Morality, Law and Justice in the Bible
Understand what the Bible says about Morality, Law and Justice. Begin by exploring modern ideas of justice and morality and how these concepts are similar and different from biblical notions. Examine the meaning of the classic term for justice,"Mishpat," and see how law, morality, and justice are discussed in different types of Biblical literature, from the early Hebrew writings and traditions through to the New Testament era -over 1,000 years of Biblical history. Consider Mosaic Law, as expressed in the Torah (the"Books of Moses"), and then examine how the"legal system" of Ancient Israel actually functioned. Discover why the Kings and Aristocracy of ancient Israel incurred the anger of these Prophets, who were especially furious about the mistreatment of the"widow, the orphan, and the foreigner" in Israelite society. What do these three categories of society refer to? See how ideas about Justice go through interesting changes as the Hebrew people face their later Biblical existence as a minority under massive World Empires (Assyria, Babylon, Persia, Greek Empires, and finally the Roman Empire in the New Testament era). Finally, consider issues surrounding the"problems" of the teachings of Jesus and Paul in relation to Roman rule and the Christian community especially when everything changes in the 4th Century AD, and Christianity becomes itself a"religion of Empire." While the Bible gives no simple"definition" of justice, nor dictates a specific societal system, it certainly provides many key ideas about morality, law and justice that are provocative, often controversial, and ultimately, deeply hopeful about what the Bible suggests are God's intentions for human society and the common good.
Daniel L. Smith-Christopher (Author), Daniel L. Smith-Christopher (Narrator)
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