{"product_id":"people-of-the-covenant-an-invitation-to-the-old-testament-paperback","title":"People of the Covenant: An Invitation to the Old Testament - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDianne Bergant\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fourth book in Sheed \u0026amp; Ward's popular Come \u0026amp; See Series, \u003ci\u003ePeople of the Covenant\u003c\/i\u003e is a highly accessible and\u003cbr\u003efascinating 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\u003cbr\u003erelevance of ancient Israel while learning about the ancestors, judges, kings, prophets, priests, wise ones, mysterious figures, \u003cbr\u003erebels, lovers, and healers who bring the First Testament to life and lay the foundation for the New, or Second Testament. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiscussion questions, a concluding summary, and ideas for further reading make this a perfect book for contemporary\u003cbr\u003eChristians and all students of the Bible.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDianne Bergant, CSA\u003c\/b\u003e, is Professor of Biblical Studies and Director of the Joint Doctor of Ministry Program at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. She earned her Ph.D. from St. Louis University; is President of the Catholic Biblical Association of America; serves on several editorial boards, including The Bible Today, The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, and New Theology Review; and has written several books and articles on the Bible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 185\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 7.02 x 5.04 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 2001\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50375466975469,"sku":"9781580510905","price":27.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/Q-U-cmISIO9781580510905.webp?v=1785564448","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-ca\/products\/people-of-the-covenant-an-invitation-to-the-old-testament-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}