Invitation to the Old Testament: A Catholic Approach to the Hebrew Scripture

Invitation to the Old Testament is a carefully written book that offers readers accessible and understandable explanations of the key themes and passages of the Old Testament. For Catholics, merely relying on the Sunday readings to provide a full under-standing of the Bible can be unsatisfying. It is through a deliberate study of the "Good Book" as a whole that contextual understanding can be reached. The Bible is not one long narrative about God, but rather a collection of smaller books clustered around a group of people who understand themselves to be the people of God. This is especially true of the Old Testament, also known as the Hebrew Scriptures. The book begins by offering readers tips before beginning their study of the Bible, discusses the history behind its writing, then finally moves into a survey of all the major books of the Hebrew Scriptures. Each chapter ends with discussion questions and a prayer activity to spark reflection. This book is designed primarily for readers wishing to strengthen their personal spirituality and understanding of Scripture. Catholics and others looking to update their understanding of the Old Testament and parents who want to teach their children the current Catholic approach to the Bible will find it especially helpful. High school and college religion teachers will also welcome this book.