Old Testament World

For centuries, the story of Adam and Eve has resonated richly through the corridors of art, literature, and theology. But for most moderns, taking it at face value is incongruous. Author John Walton explores the ancient Near Eastern context of Genesis 2-3, creating space for a faithful reading of Scripture along with full engagement with science for a new way forward in the human origins debate.

A fresh reading of the Old Testament text in light of the ancient Near Eastern context can open new avenues of awareness. Walton provides a clear, helpful guide to the nature of biblical prophecy and apocalyptic literature that will help listeners avoid potential misuse and reclaim the message of the prophets for their lives.

In the tumultuous world of ancient Israel, Ahinoam—a dagger-wielding Kenite woman—flees her family farm with her unconventional father to join the ragtag band of misfits led by the shepherd-turned-warrior David ben Jesse. As King Saul's treasonous accusations echo through the land, Ahinoam's conviction that David's anointing makes him Yahweh's chosen king propels her on a perilous journey to Moab and back into Judah's unforgiving wilderness, only to encounter more hardship and betrayal.

In this astute mix of cultural critique and biblical studies, John H. Walton presents and defends twenty propositions supporting a literary and theological understanding of Genesis 1 within the context of the ancient Near Eastern world and unpacks its implications for our modern scientific understanding of origins. Ideal for students, professors, pastors, and lay listeners with an interest in the intelligent design controversy and creation-evolution debates, Walton's thoughtful analysis unpacks seldom appreciated aspects of the biblical text and sets Bible-believing scientists free.

For many Christians reading the Old Testament, trying to understand Israel's prophets is like listening to just one side of a phone conversation—you only get half the idea of it. You hear the answer, but how do you know what question the prophet is answering? In The Lost Letters to the Twelve Prophets, John Goldingay uncovers the questions behind the prophets' answers that make their meaning and relevance intelligible to us.

The Book of Esther, also known in Hebrew as "the Scroll" ("the Megillah"), is a book in the third section of the Jewish Tanakh (the Hebrew Bible). It is one of the five Scrolls (Megillot) in the Hebrew Bible and later became part of the Christian Old Testament. The book relates the story of a Hebrew woman in Persia, born as Hadassah but known as Esther, who becomes queen of Persia and thwarts a genocide of her people. The story forms the core of the Jewish festival of Purim, during which it is read aloud twice: once in the evening and again the following morning.

Habakkuk described an era of rampant moral and social evil among his own people, and a vision of the rapid rise of the Babylonian empire under Nebuchadnezzar. The world he described is familiar in so many eras of human history, including our own. The frightening international tensions, confusion about political alignments and alliances, fractured moral and religious traditions, and social dissolution and degradation cause the same fear and anxiety today as they did back then.

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.

Are you someone who struggles to read and study the Bible? Do all the different books make you feel like you do not know where to start? We have a solution for you. This audiobook Bible contains the books of Jonah and Nahum. The listener can also capture the Hebrew culture of the Bible with the World Messianic Bible translation. This translation also keeps the authentic Hebrew names for you to enjoy. The voice of the narrator will try to engage the listener. This bible audio is great for both teenagers and adults. Listening to the Bible should be enjoyable and exciting!

We have released an audiobook Bible. This audiobook splits the bible into manageable and separate books. This audiobook Bible contains the books written by King Solomon. These include the books of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and the Song of Songs (or the Song of Solomon). The listener can also capture the Hebrew culture of the Bible with the "World Messianic Bible" translation (the British edition). This translation keeps the authentic Hebrew names for you to enjoy.

This short Bible book is about the First Book of Kings (1 Kings). 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.

In a world ravaged by chaos and destruction, find solace and transformation through the prophetic message of Ezekiel. This powerful Old Testament book offers a beacon of hope, guiding you through darkness to redemption and restoration.

The Book of Psalms, also known as the Psalms, or the Psalter, is the first book of the Ketuvim ("Writings"), the third section of the Tanakh, and a book of the Old Testament. The title is derived from the Greek translation, ψαλμοί (psalmoi), meaning "instrumental music" and, by extension, "the words accompanying the music". The book is an anthology of individual Hebrew religious hymns, with 150 in the Jewish and Western Christian tradition and more in the Eastern Christian churches. Many are linked to the name of David, but modern scholarship rejects his authorship.

Jeremiah (c. 650 - c. 570 BC), also called the "weeping prophet", was one of the major prophets of the Hebrew Bible. According to Jewish tradition, Jeremiah authored the Book of Jeremiah, the Books of Kings and the Book of Lamentations, with the assistance and under the editorship of Baruch ben Neriah, his scribe and disciple. In addition to proclaiming many prophecies of Yahweh, the God of Israel, the Book of Jeremiah goes into detail regarding the prophet's private life, his experiences, and his imprisonment.

Ezekiel in the Septuagint written in Koine Greek is the central protagonist of the Book of Ezekiel in the Hebrew Bible. In Judaism, Christianity, and Islam...

Our audiobook Bible can make your Bible reading more manageable. This means you can sit back and enjoy listening to your favorite Bible chapters. It also creates convenience as you can listen to your audiobook Bible in the car, while out and about, during your morning breakfast or even while you are cooking. This audiobook Bible is for the books of Ezra the Scribe (the book of Ezra). 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.

For 3,000 years, people of faith have found meaning and comfort in the 23rd Psalm. This widely known song has had an impact across time and culture. But in the twenty-first century, this psalm appears idle. For many, it only serves as a short reading at the end of funerals. How did this happen?

Delete Offense will take you on a journey of spiritual healing through the love of God to restore all your relationships. This audiobook will not only propel your intimate relationships, but supercharge your communication, finally solving the problem of dysfunctional, unhealthy connections, and rebuilding trust.

The Book of Proverbs is a book in the third section (called Ketuvim) of the Hebrew Bible and a book of the Christian Old Testament. When translated into Greek and Latin, the title took on different forms: in the Greek Septuagint (LXX) it became Παροιμίαι (Paroimiai, "Proverbs"); in the Latin Vulgate the title was Proverbia, from which the English name is derived. Proverbs is not merely an anthology but a "collection of collections" relating to a pattern of life which lasted for more than a millennium. It is an example of the biblical wisdom literature.

The Hebrew Book of Job is part of Ketuvim ("Writings") of the Hebrew Bible. Not much is known about Job based on the Masoretic Text. The characters in the Book of Job consist of Job, his wife, his three friends (Bildad, Eliphaz, and Zophar), a man named Elihu, God, and angels (one of whom is named Satan). It begins with an introduction to Job's character-he is described as a blessed man who lives righteously in the Land of Uz. The Lord's praise of Job prompts an angel with the title of "satan" ("accuser") to suggest that Job served God simply because God protected him.