Carvalho, Corrine L.

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.

9780884899112 (pbk.) 088489911X (pbk.)

2006025472


Bible.--O.T.--Textbooks.
Bible.--O.T.--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

BS1194 / .C38 2006

221.6/1