Description:Throughout the diverse collection of Old Testament books runs a vivid historical narrative. It documents the struggles, triumphs and tragedies of Israel - a nation with a unique calling.This accessible book provides a chronological overview of key events. Discover how a dynasty was founded from a family of semi-nomadic farmers. Read about the escape from enslavement in Egypt, the wilderness years and the conquest of Canaan, the Promised Land. Follow the rise of a kingdom, united and prosperous, then bitter and divided. Re-live the desolation of exile to pagan foreign lands. Finally, learn about how the returning exiles began the painful process of rebuilding Jerusalem and restoring a distinctive national identity.The men who forged Israel’s destiny are sketched in authentic detail in the Old Testament record. Abraham, the pioneer who left his home to follow God’s call. Moses, the prince turned shepherd who gave the people God’s law. David, the passionate poet who became Israel’s greatest warrior-king. Elijah, the outspoken challenger of a corrupt monarchy. Ezra, the zealous reformer of the post-exilic Jewish community…The women of the Old Testament are just as fascinating. From scheming Rebekah to courageous Esther, all deserve their place in these annals of ancient history.Then there are the prophets who gave voice to Yahweh, the God of the Israelites. They spoke of God’s love, but also warned and challenged His unfaithful people.Familiar stories like Noah’s ark and Daniel in the lions’ den yield new perspectives when set against the socio-cultural background. A book that offers revealing insights into a world very different from our own.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Old Testament Story: Heroes & Villains Who Made Biblical History (BiteSize Religion, #1). To get started finding The Old Testament Story: Heroes & Villains Who Made Biblical History (BiteSize Religion, #1), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.
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PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition
Publisher
Collca
Release
2012
ISBN
1908795425
The Old Testament Story: Heroes & Villains Who Made Biblical History (BiteSize Religion, #1)
Description: Throughout the diverse collection of Old Testament books runs a vivid historical narrative. It documents the struggles, triumphs and tragedies of Israel - a nation with a unique calling.This accessible book provides a chronological overview of key events. Discover how a dynasty was founded from a family of semi-nomadic farmers. Read about the escape from enslavement in Egypt, the wilderness years and the conquest of Canaan, the Promised Land. Follow the rise of a kingdom, united and prosperous, then bitter and divided. Re-live the desolation of exile to pagan foreign lands. Finally, learn about how the returning exiles began the painful process of rebuilding Jerusalem and restoring a distinctive national identity.The men who forged Israel’s destiny are sketched in authentic detail in the Old Testament record. Abraham, the pioneer who left his home to follow God’s call. Moses, the prince turned shepherd who gave the people God’s law. David, the passionate poet who became Israel’s greatest warrior-king. Elijah, the outspoken challenger of a corrupt monarchy. Ezra, the zealous reformer of the post-exilic Jewish community…The women of the Old Testament are just as fascinating. From scheming Rebekah to courageous Esther, all deserve their place in these annals of ancient history.Then there are the prophets who gave voice to Yahweh, the God of the Israelites. They spoke of God’s love, but also warned and challenged His unfaithful people.Familiar stories like Noah’s ark and Daniel in the lions’ den yield new perspectives when set against the socio-cultural background. A book that offers revealing insights into a world very different from our own.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Old Testament Story: Heroes & Villains Who Made Biblical History (BiteSize Religion, #1). To get started finding The Old Testament Story: Heroes & Villains Who Made Biblical History (BiteSize Religion, #1), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.