Discovering the Old Testament: Story and Faith

I really like the introduction. Right out of the gate it gives the sidebar that lays out the objectives, key words and suggests questions you may have as you read through the chapters. This really helped me tie the reading of the text together. It suggests comparing our own precious memories to how you lived for and served God.The authors put real effort into the format to help the student get the full meaning. This is an excellent book a must for anyone studying the Old Testament.

I bought this textbook because it was required for a class I took. I've since dropped the class and returned the book, good riddance. Maybe the expected level of education has plummeted since I finished school 3 years ago, but this was an early high school level book AT BEST. Yes, the pictures are colourful and pretty, but they were also gigantic, taking up entire half-pages in some places. That's called padding. The type size was enormous (more padding) and most of the textbook was just a not-that-brief summary of the bible text - you might as well just read the bible itself.This book is for COMPLETE BEGINNERS who have never picked up the bible and probably never plan on doing so in the future after reading this book. (But then why even buy this book in the first place?) What you're paying for when you buy this book is pretty pictures and the heavy, glossy paper, not quality information. For that, try another book.

Used for lay training in the local church. Great resource.

After reading this book gives a person the feeling quite big.

It's a textbook. Well written, illustrations and sidebars are helpful. Very well organized.

I would read the Bible first. The book was OK and I thing Robert may have a little understanding in the area of his topic. It is also a good read before diving in to the New Testament - The New Testament also opens understanding to the Book

Good resource materiel.

Book in great condition. I like the easy way the old testament is divided and explained as a whole. Pictures good.Older publicatiion so some commentaries I think would be different in view of the current world events.