Description
Perfect for:
- Small groups (each week includes a group discussion guide; DVD sold separately)
- Groups looking to be challenged to understand the Bible in fresh ways
- Wednesday night studies and/or Sunday school classes requiring approximately 90-minutes of meeting time
About the Study
Does studying the Old Testament feel overwhelming and confusing? Do the stories and events seem disconnected and hard to follow? Have you resolved to really understand the Old Testament but find it difficult to piece together?
You’re not alone―many Christians struggle to make sense of this portion of the Bible. In The Epic of Eden, Sandra Richter brings clarity and structure to the Old Testament, giving readers the tools they need to understand it.
Richter skillfully organizes the people, events, and themes of the Old Testament into a cohesive and memorable history of God’s redeeming grace. Her approach helps you see the Old Testament in a new light, connecting the dots and revealing the unity of God’s redemptive plan.
In this revised and expanded new edition, you’ll find fresh material throughout, including new chapters, a new introduction, updated timelines, the latest scholarship, and insights to support your understanding of the story of the Old Testament.
With The Epic of Eden, you will:
- Learn key facts and a clear timeline to connect events and people of the Old Testament cohesively.
- Discover fascinating details and fresh views that enhance your understanding of Scripture.
- See how the Old Testament connects to the New Testament, forming a unified story of God’s grace.
- Deepen your love for God’s Word by uncovering the beauty and unity of his story from Eden to the new Jerusalem.
Accessible for Christians at all stages of their faith journeys, The Epic of Eden will give you a deeper and fuller understanding of the Old Testament from a Christian point of view. As you learn to make sense of the Old Testament, your passion for studying the Bible will be renewed and strengthened. The Epic of Eden is a transformative resource for anyone ready to enrich their biblical knowledge and deepen their understanding of God’s redemptive plan.
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About the Author
Internationally known for her work on Deuteronomy and the Deuteronomistic History, Dr. Richter brings the Old Testament to life by exploring the real people and real places from which it comes.
Sandra Richter is the Robert H. Gundry Chair of Biblical Studies at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. She served as a Professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College for the past four years teaching Hebrew language, exegesis, cultural contexts, and Environmentalism and the Evangelical. She received her MA from Gordon-Conwell and her Ph.D. from Harvard University’s Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations department.
A veteran of many years of leading student groups in archaeological excavation and historical geography classes in Israel, she has taught at Asbury Theological Seminary, Wesley Biblical Seminary, and Wheaton College. Richter is a sought-after speaker in both academic and lay settings.
Specs
- Length: 12 sessions
- Page count: 320 pages
- Videos: 12, 20-30 minute sessions; streaming videos included with purchase (DVD sold separately)
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