Old Testament Religion

The Qur'anic sura (chapter) of Joseph deals almost entirely with the story of this noble Prophet, his brothers, and their father Prophet Jacob. Since the revelation of the Qur'an fourteen centuries ago, there have been numerous attempts to interpret this sura. The present study is a genuinely new look at the sura - including careful examination of the historical background of its story and detailed comparison with the corresponding Biblical narrative. While referring to interpretations from classical exegetical works, this book offers new insights into the meanings and magnificence of this ...

Rather than contain vague references to the words and actions of "the LORD" and "God" within the text, The First Seventy offers both seasoned readers/listeners of the Bible and those new to the text a spiritual explanation that can be discussed, debated, and incorporated into each individual's moment-to-moment life. Weaving direct quotations from the Bible into a fluid narrative, The First Seventy: A Retelling Commentary, Creation - The Ten Commandments retells and explains the interconnected story that spans the first seventy chapters of the Bible.

Born out of order, neither Judah nor Joseph expected to receive the firstborn birthright from Father Jacob, yet each was endowed with powerful blessings of leadership over his siblings. But which was supposed to be in charge—Judah or Joseph?

We all know the story of creation in the Bible. In the beginning, God created. But what if creation isn’t where things started? Not in the Bible anyway. What if the first book of the Bible wasn’t about creation? Instead, it was about pain.

Joseph Lumpkin's compelling short study on the Book of Leviticus delves into the essential role shared laws and beliefs play in maintaining societal cohesion. Just as a nation thrives on a unified language, culture, and legal system, so too does a religion rely on a common set of beliefs. These elements are intertwined, with religion shaping culture, culture influencing religion, and language reflecting both. Leviticus serves as a foundational blueprint, ensuring religious, legal, moral, and cultural unity for a fledgling nation—a theocracy led by Moses.

Psalms is a Bible book of the Christian Old Testament and is a collection of compositions to thank God and pledging for his help. Many of the psalms are linked to the name of King David. They help us to overcome difficult times and keep trust in God.

The Old Testament is not only an inspired canon of scripture but also stands among the finest works in English literature. This new work offers a retelling of 15 of the canon’s best-known stories. Delivered with the color and wonder of the storyteller’s craft, while remaining faithful to the Bible’s presentation, they will delight young and old listeners alike. Each story presented in this audiobook is also available as a separate title.

The 100 most beautiful short Bible stories from the Old and New Testament - told in a child-friendly way. Included from the Old Testament.

The book of Habakkuk is the eighth book of the 12 minor prophets in the Christian Old Testament. It consists of three chapters, the first two being a dialogue between Habakkuk and God, a discourse in which he finds his faith. In the third chapter the prophet expresses his utmost faith in Yahweh. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The book of Jonah details a narrative in which the central figure, Jonah, a prophet of the northern kingdom of Israel, tries to circumvent God's prophesy of destruction to Nineveh. Jonah discovered the futility of his actions after absconding on a boat; a storm leads to him getting swallowed by a fish and spat out on the shore where he began. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The book of Nehemiah was originally combined with the book of Ezra, but became separated early on in the Christian era. Together they represent the final sections in the historical narrative of the Old Testament. Ezra depicts how the God of Israel influenced a Persian king into choosing a leader to carry out three tasks: rebuilding the temple, purifying the community and rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. It is the final task that is covered by Nehemiah in this wonderful story.

Do you struggle to relate to God in the Old Testament? Leviticus-Deuteronomy: Journey Through Scripture One Day at a Time can help. Its simple one-chapter-a-day format lets you engage with Scripture without the pressure of schedules, homework, or heavy listening loads.

Are you someone who finds it hard to understand the Bible? Do you want a nice story to listen to for relaxation every now and then? We have a solution for you. We have released this audiobook Bible (we split the Bible into enjoyable short books for you to enjoy). This audiobook Bible is about the book of Daniel. The listener can also capture the Hebrew culture of the Bible with the "World Messianic Bible" translation (the British edition). This translation also keeps the authentic Hebrew names for you to enjoy.

The book of Hosea is the first book of the minor prophets in the Christian Old Testament and Hebrew Bible. Set during the fall of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, the narrative rejects the worship of gods other than Yahweh and suggests that a reconciliation between Yahweh and Israel is possible, if only the nation would repent. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The Book of Job is the first poetic book in the Christian Old Testament, and can also be found in the Ketuvim section of the Jewish Tanakh. Widely praised for its literary qualities, it depicts Job's imperishable love for God, and to test that love, God takes everything from him. Even in the face of great adversity, Job makes grand proclamations of his undying faith to his Lord, and as a result, God rewards him heavily. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

Exodus is the second book of the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) and the Torah. It tells of the oppression faced by the Israelites and the way in which - through the strength of Yahweh - they managed to leave Egypt. Then, alongside God and their prophet Moses, they sought the 'Promised Land'. Exodus includes the story of Moses' early life, the Plagues of Egypt, the liberation of the Israelites, the Ten Commandments, the conversation with the burning bush, and much more....

Alexander Scourby was the first to record the King James Bible on audio in the early 1950s. Since then millions have been sold the World over. Although many have recorded the Bible over the years, no one could ever match Scourby`s unparalleled and majestic reading. The combination of Alexander Scourby reading the King James Bible is an incomparable hearing experience.

Genesis is a book of beginnings. It introduces us to several biblical themes, including God's authorship of life. In a world that blames the Creator for disasters and credits luck or karma for life's blessings, God's people need reminding that he is crafting a wondrous story of redemption and grace. Within Genesis, we are called to play the part of faithful children so that we might overcome this world and inherit the one to come.

In Everyday Revolutionary, pastor and bible teacher J.D. Greear draws on insights from the book of Daniel to show how followers of Jesus are called to live a "revolutionary" life that often runs counter to the ways of the world. He reveals how disciples of Jesus are instructed to embody certain core identities and how those identities lead to them exhibiting five core practices in their everyday lives. These identities and practices—when truly embodied in this way—enable every follower of Jesus to live the life that he desired them to lead in spite of their circumstances or culture.

The book of Zechariah is one of the 12 minor prophets in the Christian Old Testament and Jewish Tanakh. It details the prophecies of the prophet Zechariah, who, similarly to Haggai, encourages the rebuilding of the holy temple in Jerusalem. Zechariah also speaks about the 'end time'. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....