The Old Testament Story: Stand-alone CD-ROM
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The Old Testament Story: Stand-alone CD-ROM
The Old Testament Story: stand-alone CD-ROM is a solid and exciting guide for lower division courses in religious or public universities, and for adult learners anywhere. It is not an exhaustive commentary, but samples the unforgettable and timeless traditions of the Bible. It translates biblical scholarship for anyone who wants to know what the Bible meant then, and what it means now. What kings were ruling? What wars were raging? What did prophets and midwives do in ancient Israel? Why did Hebrews tell creation stories like Adam and Eve and parables like Jonah? What dramatic roles do heroes like Samson, widows like Ruth, prophets like Elijah and teachers like the Wise Woman in Proverbs play in tradition? Where is the voice of the women in the male world of the Bible?
The Old Testament Story: stand-alone CD-ROM engages the Bible, not as a textbook in the theology of Judaism, Christianity, or Islam — or even in the American way of life, — but as an exquisite expression of the questions with which, eventually, every human being must struggle.
Previously available only in print or print with CD-ROM, this resource can now be read, and referenced, and researched right on one's desktop!
Key Features:
- Accessible guide for the general reader
- CD and website with extensive additional teaching materials
- Photographs, line drawings, charts, and maps
- Publisher Fortress Press
- Format CD-ROM
- ISBN 9780800696795
- Publication Date May 1, 2010
Contents
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Maps
- Learning the Bible
How Old is the Bible?
Is the Bible History or Story?
Who Were the Hebrews?
Who Wrote the Bible?
In What Language Was the Bible Written?
Why Are There So Many Different Bibles?
Who Divided the Bible into Books, Chapters, and Verses?
What Is the Difference between Bible Study and Biblical Studies?
- Book of Genesis (GEN 1:1—Exod 1:6)
Creation Stories (Gen 1:1—11:26)
Ancestor Stories (Gen 11:27—37:2)
- Books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers (Exod 1:7—Num 27:11)
Creation Stories (Exod 1:7—Num 27:11)
Death of the Firstborn of Egypt (Exod 1:7—13:16)
Creation of the Firstborn of Israel (Exod 13:17—Num 27:11)
The Book of Deuteronomy (Num 27:12—Deut 34:12)
- Books of Joshua and Judges (Josh 1:1—Judg 21:25)
Covenant between Yahweh and Israel (Josh 1:1-8)
Story of Rahab as Host (Josh 2:1-24 + 6:22-25)
Inauguration of Joshua at Jericho (Josh 5:13—6:27)
Othniel Delivers Israel from Aram (Judg 3:7-11)
Ehud Delivers Israel from Moab (Judg 3:12-30)
Saga of Deborah and Jael (Judg 4:1—5:31)
Jephthah Delivers Israel from Ammon (Judg 11:1-40)
Saga of Samson (Judg 13:1—16:31)
- Book of Ruth (Ruth 1:1—4:22)
Parable of a Persevering Widow (Ruth 1: 1-22)
Parable of Workers in a Wheat Field (Ruth 2:1-23)
Story of Ruth as a Persevering Widow (Ruth 3:1-18)
Story of Boaz as Legal Guardian (Ruth 4:1-22)
- Books of Samuel and Kings (1 Sam 1:1—Kgs 25:30)
Stories of Samuel (1 Sam 1:1—8:3)
Stories of David's Rise to Power (1 Sam 8:4—2 Sam 8:13)
Stories of David's Successor
Review of the Annals for the Monarchs of Israel and Judah (1 Kgs 11:44—2 Kgs 25:30)
- Book of Job (Job 1:1—42:17)
Credential Hearings (Job 1:1—2:13)
Indictment Hearings (Job 3:1—42:17)
Entitlement Hearing (Job 42:7-17)
- Book of Psalms (Pss 1:1—150:6)
Teachings
Hymns
Laments
- Book of Proverbs (Prov 1:1—31:31)
Part One: Courtyard Teachings (Prov 1:1—9:18)
Part Two: Great Room Teachings (Prov 10:1—22:16)
Part Three: Holy of Holies Teachings (Prov 22:17—31:31)
- Book of Ecclesiastes (Eccl. 1:1—12:14)
Audit of Work (Eccl 1:2-11)
Audit of Wisdom (Eccl 1:12-18)
Audit of Possessions (Eccl 2:4-11)
Audit of Harmony (Eccl 3:1-15)
Audit of Students (Eccl 7:23-29)
Audit of Learning (Eccl 11:7—12:8)
Audit of Learning (Eccl 12:9-14)
- Song of Solomon (Song 1:1—8:14)
Propositions
Tours-Burlesque
Erotic Fantasies
Teases
Boasts
- Book of Isaiah (Isa 1:1—66:24)
Trials of Judah (Isa 1:1—39:8)
Creation of Zion (ISa 40:1—55:13)
Isaiah's Book of Psalms (Isa 56:1—66:24)
- Book of Jeremiah (Jer 1:1—52:32)
Inauguration of Jeremiah in His Mother's Womb (Jer 1:4-19)
Trial of Jerusalem (Jer 2:1—3:5)
Trial of Judah and Jerusalem (Jer 13:1-11)
Trial of Judah (Jer 13:12-14)
Trial of Jerusalem (Jer 16:1-13)
Trial of Jerusalem and Judah (Jer 19:1-15)
Lament of Jeremiah (Jer 20:7-18)
Trial of Jerusalem (Jer 34:1—35:19)
- Book of Ezekiel (Ezek 1:1—48:35)
Creation of the City of Immanuel (Ezek 1:1—48:35)
Audit of Work (Eccl 1:2-11)
Audit of Wisdom (Eccl 1:12-18)
Audit of Possessions (Eccl 2:4-11)
Audit of Harmony (Eccl 3:1-15)
Audit of Students (Eccl 7:23-29)
Audit of Learning (Eccl 11:7—12:8)
Audit of Learning (Eccl 12:9-14)
- Book of Daniel (Dan 1:1—12:13)
Teaching Stories (Dan 1:1—6:29)
Apocalypse Stories (Can &;1—12:13)
Teaching Stories (Can 13:1—14:46)
- Book of Hosea (Hos 1:1—14:9)
Trial of Israel (Hos 1:2-3)
Trial of Israel (Hos 1:3-5)
Trial of Israel (Hos 2:2—3:5)
Trial of Israel (Hos 11:1-11)
- Book of Amos (Amos 1:1—9:15)
Trials of Israel and Its Covenant Partners (Amos 1:3—2:16)
- Book of Jonah (Jonah 1:1—4:11)
- Living the Bible
What Does the Bible Teach?
Why Do We Say the Bible Is Inspired?
Works Cited
Illustrations and Figures
Abbreviations
Features
System Requirements for CD-ROM:
Computer/Processor: Pentium 133MHz (Pentium 300MHz processor recommended). CD-ROM drive.
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 98 or later (Will run on Windows 98/98SE/Me/NT 4.0 (SP3)/2000/XP).
Memory: Windows 98/Me/NT: 64 MB. Windows 2000/XP: 64 MB (128 MB recommended)
Hard Drive Space: 60 MB minimum.
Monitor Resolution: 800 x 600 or larger.
Note to Macintosh users: Will run on a Macintosh if Connectix Software's Virtual PC for MacOS is installed (G3/G4 processor required).
FEATURES:
Computer/Processor: Pentium 133MHz (Pentium 300MHz processor recommended). CD-ROM drive.
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 98 or later (Will run on Windows 98/98SE/Me/NT 4.0 (SP3)/2000/XP).
Memory: Windows 98/Me/NT: 64 MB. Windows 2000/XP: 64 MB (128 MB recommended)
Hard Drive Space: 60 MB minimum.
Monitor Resolution: 800 x 600 or larger.
Note to Macintosh users: Will run on a Macintosh if Connectix Software's Virtual PC for MacOS is installed (G3/G4 processor required).
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Endorsements
"Here is a textbook with a fascinating and fresh approach that focuses on one of the most important elements of reading and studying the Bible—an appreciation of the central stories themselves! . . . Students and teachers will not be disappointed. . . . Benjamin's analysis invites readers to a dialogue with the Bible, and his choice of sample texts creates a good survey of all the major forms of biblical literature, from early traditions, poetry, and Prophets, to wisdom and apocalyptic."
— Daniel L. Smith-Christopher, Bluffton College
"In this wonderfully crafted book, Don Benjamin addresses important questions, illuminates the role that faith and culture played in the shaping of the biblical text and tradition, and presents familiar material in a fresh and engaging way. Creatively drawing out the richness of many literary strands embedded in the Old Testament as story, Benjamin teases out the artistry of an ancient document while imaginatively capturing, with accuracy, its historical and social dimensions. The Old Testament Story: An Introduction with CD-ROM is a gem among many texts of its kind."
— Carol J. Dempsey, University of Portland
"Drawing on his extensive knowledge of the oral traditions of the Ancient Near East, master storyteller Don Benjamin provides an entrancing and fresh perspective on the world of the Bible. Benjamin's forte lies in his ability to weave together examples from ancient cultures, world literature, modern politics, and even the commonplace in daily life into a tapestry that illuminates the biblical texts for modern readers. A bold new study from a scholar whose credentials in social-scientific criticism are impeccable, this book is a very valuable addition to the library of any student of the Bible."
— Tricia Hoyt, Kino Institute, Phoenix, Arizona
— Daniel L. Smith-Christopher, Bluffton College
"In this wonderfully crafted book, Don Benjamin addresses important questions, illuminates the role that faith and culture played in the shaping of the biblical text and tradition, and presents familiar material in a fresh and engaging way. Creatively drawing out the richness of many literary strands embedded in the Old Testament as story, Benjamin teases out the artistry of an ancient document while imaginatively capturing, with accuracy, its historical and social dimensions. The Old Testament Story: An Introduction with CD-ROM is a gem among many texts of its kind."
— Carol J. Dempsey, University of Portland
"Drawing on his extensive knowledge of the oral traditions of the Ancient Near East, master storyteller Don Benjamin provides an entrancing and fresh perspective on the world of the Bible. Benjamin's forte lies in his ability to weave together examples from ancient cultures, world literature, modern politics, and even the commonplace in daily life into a tapestry that illuminates the biblical texts for modern readers. A bold new study from a scholar whose credentials in social-scientific criticism are impeccable, this book is a very valuable addition to the library of any student of the Bible."
— Tricia Hoyt, Kino Institute, Phoenix, Arizona
"Congratulations to Don Benjamin on this comprehensive new introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures, grounded in the author's many years of research into the Bible's ancient social world and Near Eastern background! He courageously fills his textbook with provocative readings of the texts, which are sure to enthrall readers and send them rushing back to the Bible full of brand new questions. The Old Testament Story is a sure cure for complacency about traditional understandings of what the Hebrew Bible says."
— Stephen L. Cook, Virginia Theological Seminary
"Teachers struggling to teach the strange world of the Bible to postmodern students will welcome this textbook for three reasons. First, it's easy to read. Unlike other textbooks, undergraduates will find it difficult to get lost or even sidetracked here. Second, it's wonderfully written — creative, but not idiosyncratic; eloquent, but not fanciful; comprehensive, but never tedious. Third, this book is a cut above other Old Testament introductions because Benjamin genuinely understands and respects the faith traditions of all his students: Muslims, Christians, Jews, and those who profess none of the above. To a world in need of sane interreligious dialogue, The Old Testament Story is an answer to prayer."
— Michael S. Moore, Fuller Theological Seminary Southwest
"Benjamin's willingness to employ several critical techniques in one unified approach brings new insights with every chapter. His insights into the Old Testament breathe new life into the ancient text, and free it up to breathe new life into those of us who study and love it."
— Clifton A. Mann, Rector, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (Amarillo, Texas)