The Student Text provides a comprehensive overview of the major themes, lessons and people of the Old Testament. Students learn about the origins and history of the Hebrew people, relevant archeological studies and the geography and culture of the Near East. Ten chapters cover basic background; the geographical, historical and literary context; the creation and the founding of a people; the Exodus and the Sinai covenant; a people at home; the Monarchy; prophets; exile and return; wisdom and apocalyptic literature; the time of Jesus and beyond. It covers the story of salvation from many perspectives, including both the Catholic understanding of Scripture and how the original hearers understood the events of their day. Paper, 8.5 x 11, 288 pages. Approved by the Bishops’ Committee. (©2005)