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The Pentateuch
The “Pentateuch” is a term used to describe the first five books of the Old Testament (Genesis—Deuteronomy). In the Jewish Scriptures these books are referred to as the Law, or Torah, a Hebrew word that means “guide” or “instruction”.The “Pentateuch” is a term used to describe the first five books of the Old Testament (Genesis—Deuteronomy). In the Jewish Scriptures these…
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Prophetic Books
The books beginning with Isaiah and ending with Malachi belong to a section of the Christian Bible called the Prophetic Books. These books record God’s messages to the people of Israel and Judah in the form of speeches or sermons, visions, and life experiences of prophets who preached between about 750 and 450 B.C.The books beginning with Isaiah and ending…
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Jesus and Water
Images of water pervade the Gospel stories, symbolizing chaos, rebirth, and new life. Jesus was baptized in water, walked on water, and turned water into wine. These and other narratives are grounded in the stories and experiences of the ancient Israelites, who used ideas about water to better understand their God. Images of water pervade the Gospel stories, symbolizing chaos,…
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Holy Spirit
What role does the Holy Spirit play in the lives of believers? Check out what the Old and New Testaments say about the work of the Holy Spirit.The Holy Spirit is God’s presence at work in the world. The Jewish Scriptures (Old Testament) declare that the Spirit of God was at work in the creation of the world (Gen 1.2),…
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Jesus and Animals
For many North Americans, interactions with animals are summarized neatly in terms of pets, pests, and meat. Yet the lives of the ancient Israelites and the early Christians were filled with animals. They play important roles in Biblical stories as a source of praise to God and revelation of the nature of faith, humility and peace.For many North Americans, interactions…
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Letters of Paul
The Letters of Paul include some of the oldest writings in the New Testament. The dates of his earliest letters most likely fall in the period A.D. 50–60 and were written before the Gospels, Acts, and other New Testament writings.The Letters of Paul include some of the oldest writings in the New Testament. The dates of his earliest letters most…
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