10 Great Events of the Old Testament that Shaped Jewish and Christian Identity
Daniel L. Smith-Christopher
Ten watershed dates forever shaped Israel's history and the development of Jewish and Christian identity.
The Old Testament may seem vast and at times overwhelming to even the most dedicated. By grasping the significance of these ten seminal events, you will better understand your faith and the traditions shared by billions.
This unique audio course is full of gripping tales, thought-provoking theology, engaging personal stories, and historical frameworks that make easy recalling and conveying the history of the Old Testament.
Dr. Daniel Smith-Christopher walks you through the Old Testament by matching texts with their historical context. Explore the time of the Exodus, the death of Solomon, the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonian Empire, and much more with exciting new understanding. These stories that have for centuries spoken truth to Christians all over the world resound much louder when we understand the experiences of the people who wrote them.
Explore with Dr. Smith-Christopher as he provides a careful historical examination of these timeless Old Testament accounts. These 12 lectures will forever change the way you read and consider the Old Testament.
This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.
Duration - 4h 58m.
Author - Daniel L. Smith-Christopher.
Narrator - Daniel L. Smith-Christopher.
Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2010 Now You Know Media Inc. ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Ten watershed dates forever shaped Israel's history and the development of Jewish and Christian identity. The Old Testament may seem vast and at times overwhelming to even the most dedicated. By grasping the significance of these ten seminal events, you will better understand your faith and the traditions shared by billions. This unique audio course is full of gripping tales, thought-provoking theology, engaging personal stories, and historical frameworks that make easy recalling and conveying the history of the Old Testament. Dr. Daniel Smith-Christopher walks you through the Old Testament by matching texts with their historical context. Explore the time of the Exodus, the death of Solomon, the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonian Empire, and much more with exciting new understanding. These stories that have for centuries spoken truth to Christians all over the world resound much louder when we understand the experiences of the people who wrote them. Explore with Dr. Smith-Christopher as he provides a careful historical examination of these timeless Old Testament accounts. These 12 lectures will forever change the way you read and consider the Old Testament. This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide. Duration - 4h 58m. Author - Daniel L. Smith-Christopher. Narrator - Daniel L. Smith-Christopher. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023. Copyright - © 2010 Now You Know Media Inc. ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:02:07
Introduction and Context
Duration:00:20:40
1270? BCE: Out of Egypt
Duration:00:26:03
1020 BCE: From Tribe to Kingdom
Duration:00:24:04
922 BCE: Two Kingdoms
Duration:00:22:50
722 BCE: Assyria Conquers the Northern Kingdom
Duration:00:23:20
640-609 BCE: King Josiah and his Reform
Duration:00:22:00
587 BCE: Devastation, Exile and Change
Duration:00:28:33
539 BCE: Cyrus and the Persian Period
Duration:00:25:50
450 BCE: The Community in Conflict
Duration:00:25:26
333 BCE: Alexander’s Vengeance and Alexander’s legacy
Duration:00:25:43
54/63 BCE: The Romans
Duration:00:26:15
The Hebrew Journey
Duration:00:25:19
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:34