Written On Our Hearts. . . The Old Testament Story of God's Love
by Mary Reed Newland The Old Testament, which contains the roots of not only Judaism but also Christianity, is closely tied to the history of the biblical Jews. So in order to understand the Old Testament and its import in the lives of today's Christians, we need to understand the history of, and the challenges to, the people of Israel.
The text for this course aims to help students comprehend the wealth of the Judeo-Christian spiritual tradition and challenges them to grow in their appreciation of God, themselves, and other people. Valuing the Old Testament as a source of living wisdom, the word of God, comes about in part when students understand how these Scriptures were written and in what contexts they inspired and were heard by the ancestors of our tradition.
Publishers: St Mary's Press 2002
