
The Old Testament 101: Audio Course & Free Study Guide
Richard J. Clifford
Taught by acclaimed Old Testament scholar Richard Clifford, essential listening for the inquisitive.
Join Fr. Richard Clifford, celebrated Harvard-educated scripture scholar, on a journey through the 46 books of the Old Testament.
The Old Testament contains a wealth of wisdom, spiritual insights, and timeless stories. In this expansive course, you will explore the Garden of Eden, the reigns of King David and King Solomon, beautiful poetry, the wisdom of the prophets, and much more. Your guide, Professor Richard Clifford, S.J., a world-renowned and widely published scriptural scholar.
The Old Testament can sometimes prove challenging to modern listeners. With Fr. Clifford as personal professor, you will understand the fascinating historical and societal milieu of the Old Testament. You will examine the biblical books in the order in which they appear in the Christian Bible, looking at the Pentateuch (or Torah), the historical books, the wisdom literature (Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Sirach, Wisdom, and Psalms), and the prophets.
You will come to see how the Old Testament prefigures and lends meaning to the New Testament. Along the way you will examine and appreciate the content of each book, looking at its relation to other biblical books and how it has been read throughout history.
This is more than a Bible study: It is a profound program that will lead you to discover valuable insights into your own life and faith.
This course is part of the Learn25 collection.
Duration - 10h 1m.
Author - Richard J. Clifford.
Narrator - Richard J. Clifford.
Published Date - Saturday, 11 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2013 Now You Know Media Inc. ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Taught by acclaimed Old Testament scholar Richard Clifford, essential listening for the inquisitive. Join Fr. Richard Clifford, celebrated Harvard-educated scripture scholar, on a journey through the 46 books of the Old Testament. The Old Testament contains a wealth of wisdom, spiritual insights, and timeless stories. In this expansive course, you will explore the Garden of Eden, the reigns of King David and King Solomon, beautiful poetry, the wisdom of the prophets, and much more. Your guide, Professor Richard Clifford, S.J., a world-renowned and widely published scriptural scholar. The Old Testament can sometimes prove challenging to modern listeners. With Fr. Clifford as personal professor, you will understand the fascinating historical and societal milieu of the Old Testament. You will examine the biblical books in the order in which they appear in the Christian Bible, looking at the Pentateuch (or Torah), the historical books, the wisdom literature (Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Sirach, Wisdom, and Psalms), and the prophets. You will come to see how the Old Testament prefigures and lends meaning to the New Testament. Along the way you will examine and appreciate the content of each book, looking at its relation to other biblical books and how it has been read throughout history. This is more than a Bible study: It is a profound program that will lead you to discover valuable insights into your own life and faith. This course is part of the Learn25 collection. Duration - 10h 1m. Author - Richard J. Clifford. Narrator - Richard J. Clifford. Published Date - Saturday, 11 January 2025. Copyright - © 2013 Now You Know Media Inc. ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:02:37
Lecture 1: Understanding the Christian Bible: An Overview
Duration:00:22:39
Lecture 2: The Pentateuch: Genesis 1–11
Duration:00:24:57
Lecture 3: Genesis 1–11, continued
Duration:00:25:08
Lecture 4: Genesis 12–25: Abraham and Sarah
Duration:00:25:14
Genesis 25–50: Jacob and His Sons
Duration:00:24:55
Lecture 6: Exodus 1–19: Exodus as Liberation
Duration:00:24:24
Lecture 7: Exodus 20–40: Exodus as Formation
Duration:00:25:12
Lecture 8: Deuteronomy: Journey to the Promised Land
Duration:00:25:13
Lecture 9: The Deuteronomistic History: The Book of Joshua to the Book of Kings
Duration:00:25:04
Lecture 10: The First Book of Samuel: The Rise of Kingship
Duration:00:25:03
Lecture 11:The Second Book of Samuel: David and His Family
Duration:00:25:17
Lecture 12: 1 & 2 Kings: Israel, Judah, and the Exile
Duration:00:24:08
Lecture 13: Wisdom Literature: Proverbs and Qoheleth
Duration:00:24:45
Lecture 14: Ancient Near Eastern Protest Literature and Job
Duration:00:24:43
Lecture 15: Sirach and the Book of Wisdom
Duration:00:24:32
Lecture 16: The Psalms: Inspired Prayer
Duration:00:25:31
Lecture 17: The Psalms: Favorite Psalms
Duration:00:24:44
Lecture 18: The Prophets: The Book of Isaiah 1–39
Duration:00:25:08
Lecture 19: The Book of Isaiah 1–39 and 40–66
Duration:00:25:29
Lecture 20: The Book of Isaiah 40–66
Duration:00:25:10
Lecture 21: The Prophet Jeremiah
Duration:00:25:05
Lecture 22: The Prophet Ezekiel
Duration:00:25:04
Lecture 23: The Rise of an Apocalyptic Worldview: The Book of Daniel
Duration:00:25:22
Lecture 24: How the Old Testament Shaped the Four Gospels
Duration:00:25:40
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:35