Encountering ancient voices : a guide to reading the Old Testament /
Corrine L. Carvalho.
- Winona, MN : St. Mary's Press, c2006.
- 480 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Cracking open a dusty old book -- The patriarchs and matriarchs -- The Exodus -- The Sinai covenant -- Conquest and confusion : Joshua and judges -- The rise of the monarchy : 1 and 2 Samuel -- The politics of the monarchy -- Israelite poetry : Psalms and Song of Songs -- The prophets of the divided monarchy -- Judah stands alone -- Why, oh Lord? -- Restoring a nation -- The wise shall behold all of creation -- A nice little story -- An orchestra of voices.
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