Is it really possible to enjoy the Old Testament? Christians know they are supposed to read the Old Testament. Yet many struggle to do so. They often find it confusing, theologically troubling, or just uninteresting. Eric Seibert understands this dilemma and provides a solution. His goal is to help people learn to love the Old Testament and actually want to read it. Seibert demonstrates how this part of the Bible is extremely valuable for Christians and offers dozens of practical suggestions and creative activities for hands-on interaction with the biblical text. Equipped with a variety of…mehr
Is it really possible to enjoy the Old Testament? Christians know they are supposed to read the Old Testament. Yet many struggle to do so. They often find it confusing, theologically troubling, or just uninteresting. Eric Seibert understands this dilemma and provides a solution. His goal is to help people learn to love the Old Testament and actually want to read it. Seibert demonstrates how this part of the Bible is extremely valuable for Christians and offers dozens of practical suggestions and creative activities for hands-on interaction with the biblical text. Equipped with a variety of tools and approaches, readers discover how even the most seemingly dry passages can come to life. With Enjoying the Old Testament, readers of all ages will be inspired to pick up the Old Testament over and over again.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Eric A. Seibert (Drew University) is Professor of Old Testament. He has training and experience in conflict mediation and enjoys speaking about how to read the Bible nonviolently, in ways that promote peace. His two most recent books are Disturbing Divine Behavior: Troubling Old Testament Images of God (2009) and The Violence of Scripture: Overcoming the Old Testament's Troubling Legacy (2012). Eric lives with his wife and three children in Grantham, PA.
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Acknowledgments Part 1: Preparing to Read the Neglected Testament 1. Why Do We Need This Book? 2. Why Don't People Enjoy the Old Testament? 3. Why Bother with the Old Testament? 4. Developing Realistic Expectations 5. Cultivating the Right Mindset Part 2: Having Fun with the Old Testament 6. Finding New Meaning in Old Stories 7. Being Persuaded by the Prophets 8. Enjoying the Boring Parts 9. Dealing with Morally and Theologically Troubling Texts Part 3: Encountering the Old Testament in New Ways 10. Exploring Different Perspectives and Making New Discoveries 11. Topically Motivated, Artistically Oriented, and Personally Reflective Approaches 12. Reading the Old Testament One Book at a Time 13. Some Final Words of Encouragement and Advice Appendix: Additional Resources to Enhance Your Enjoyment of the Old Testament Bibliography Author Index Scripture Index
Acknowledgments Part 1: Preparing to Read the Neglected Testament 1. Why Do We Need This Book? 2. Why Don't People Enjoy the Old Testament? 3. Why Bother with the Old Testament? 4. Developing Realistic Expectations 5. Cultivating the Right Mindset Part 2: Having Fun with the Old Testament 6. Finding New Meaning in Old Stories 7. Being Persuaded by the Prophets 8. Enjoying the Boring Parts 9. Dealing with Morally and Theologically Troubling Texts Part 3: Encountering the Old Testament in New Ways 10. Exploring Different Perspectives and Making New Discoveries 11. Topically Motivated, Artistically Oriented, and Personally Reflective Approaches 12. Reading the Old Testament One Book at a Time 13. Some Final Words of Encouragement and Advice Appendix: Additional Resources to Enhance Your Enjoyment of the Old Testament Bibliography Author Index Scripture Index
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