Encountering the Old Testament, 3rd Edition
A Christian Survey
series: Encountering Biblical Studies
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Chapter
1. What Is the Old Testament and Why Study It?
Discussion Questions
- What does the word “canon” mean, and why is it important?
- How would you describe the relative roles of the human author and the divine author in inspiration?
- How can we be certain that the Old Testament canon contains all the books God intended to be in the Old Testament?
- Distinguish between the Masoretic text, the Septuagint, and the Targums.
- Why is a proper hermeneutic for the Old Testament important for a local congregation?
Class Activities
- Bring an assortment of Bible versions to class to illustrate the differences in the translation of Genesis.
- Provide a photocopy that illustrates Hebrew and Aramaic manuscripts.
- Show a film or videocassette that tells about the Dead Sea Scrolls.