Make the Old Testament Live

This is a print on demand book and is therefore non- returnable. The Old Testament makes up three-quarters of the Bible and has had an incalculable influence on Western civilization and culture. Yet it is often neglected by the church problematic for teachers and inaccessible to students. Written by experienced scholars and educators from five continents Make the Old Testament Live offers fresh perspectives on teaching the Old Testament today. Addressing problems of curriculum context and communication these essays discuss such topics as which parts of the Old Testament should be taught what approaches work best with each level of students and what modern educational methods are best for teaching the Bible. Practical insightful and based on years of classroom experience in institutions ranging from seminaries to secular universities this volume will enable all teachers of the Bible or theology to make the Old Testament more vital for their students.