People of the Covenant: An Invitation to the Old Testament (The Come & See Series) [Paperback]

CSA, Dianne Bergant (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2001 | Series: The Come & See Series

The fourth book in Sheed & Ward’s popular Come & See Series, People of the Covenant is a highly accessible and
fascinating introduction to the Old Testament that reveals the text as anything but “old.” Sister Bergant sets the stage with a brief introduction to the First Testament itself, the world and religion of ancient Israel, and the Covenant between God and the Israelites. Then, in a unique presentation, she invites readers to explore the text through the lens of the people who populate it. Here we learn about the relationship between God and his people from Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Joshua, Deborah, David, Solomon, Moses, Isaiah, Aaron, Zadok, Woman Wisdom, Job, Ruth, and many more. In the process we learn the history and
relevance of ancient Israel while learning about the ancestors, judges, kings, prophets, priests, wise ones, mysterious figures,
rebels, lovers, and healers who bring the First Testament to life and lay the foundation for the New, or Second Testament.

Discussion questions, a concluding summary, and ideas for further reading make this a perfect book for contemporary
Christians and all students of the Bible.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Ancestors, judges, kings, prophets, priests, wise ones and mysterious figures are the categories of Old Testament characters that Dianne Bergant groups together in People of the Covenant: An Invitation to the Old Testament. (A final category, "People Who Moved the Tradition Forward," includes a rather motley assortment of other folks who don't fit neatly into the above classifications.) Bergant's fine introduction to the Old Testament is essentially a character study more than a narrative history and makes a valuable companion to the Roman Catholic Bible on which it is based. (The Roman Catholic canon includes six more Old Testament books than the Protestant canon.)

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Review

The book weaves a rich tapestry of insights introducing readers to the people of the Hebrew Bible, their lives and culture, their history, and their search for God. (Barbara E. Bowe, R.S.C.J. )

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Product Details

• Paperback: 185 pages
• Publisher: Sheed & Ward (January 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580510906
• ISBN-13: 978-1580510905
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,026,483 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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