The Old Testament: Our Call to Faith & Justice

ISBN: 1594713014

Author: Daniel Smith-christopber

Condition: New

( 2013) This textbook has been found in conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church.The revised edition of The Old Testament: Our Call to Faith and Justice covers the remarkable journey of God's Chosen People and their journey in Scripture. As with any relationship, the divine-human one described in the Old Testament has dramatic episodes of jealousy and angry disappointment, but also shows moments of moving love, compassion, and forgiveness. The Jewish people forged an intimate relationship with God that was brought to fullness in the coming of God s Son, Jesus Christ. This text also includes a Catholic Handbook for Faith, an appendix section with a wealth of information to help students review material they have covered in other religion courses.Among the new features of this revised edition:Section Overviews that introduce the content of each section in one simple sentence.Section Quick View bulleted points that summarize the content of each section.New Testament Connections that explicitly link Old Testament prophecies and events with the person, mission, and ministry of Jesus.Vocabulary Review and Performance Assessment Projects that offer, in several different learning approaches, opportunities for students to share what they learned in each chapter.Table of ContentsForeword1 Preparing for the Journey: Ten Frequently Asked Questions2 Maps for the Journey: Geographical, Historical, and Literature Context3 Stories for the Journey: Creation and the Founding of A People4 The Journey Begins to the Promised Land: The Exodus5 The Journey Takes New Shape: A People at Home6 The Monarchy: The Journey Takes a New Direction7 God s Prophets: At the Heart of the Journey8 Turning Point in the Journey: The Destruction of Judah, Exile, and Return9 A Spiritual Journey: A Look at Wisdom and Apocalyptic Literature10 The Journey Leads to the Time of JesusEpilogueAppendix: Catholic Handbook for FaithGlossaryIndex of Key Terms