10 Great Events of the Old Testament that Shaped Jewish and Christian Identity

Written by Daniel L. Smith-Christopher

Narrated by Daniel L. Smith-Christopher

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.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Learn25
• Release date: Sep 9, 2010
• ISBN: 9781632513090

Daniel L. Smith-Christopher

Daniel L. Smith-Christopher is Professor of Theological Studies and Director of Peace Studies at Loyola Marymount College. The author of fifteen books and over forty scholarly articles and book chapters, he frequently appears as a guest on national media outlets such as The History Channel, A&E, PBS, and The National Geographic Explorer Channel.

Reviews for 10 Great Events of the Old Testament that Shaped Jewish and Christian Identity

[William Piergiovanni · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Another “conjecture” book of “what ifs”.
I am tired of our “modern” approach to history where it’s no longer history, but you write your own novel and publish it as history.