The Torah story : an apprenticeship on the Pentateuch /
Gary Edward Schnittjer.
- Grand Rapids, Mich. : Zondervan, c2006.
- 589 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
An apprenticeship on the Torah -- Introducing the Torah -- PART 1. Genesis, in the beginning: Macroview of Genesis -- The beginning (1:1-2:4a) -- The garden and the exile (2:4b-4:26) -- The flood and the nations (5-11) -- The Abraham narratives (12:1-25:18) -- The Jacob narratives (25:19-36:43) -- The sons of Jacob narratives (37:1-47:26) -- The last days (47:27-50:26) -- PART 2. Exodus, these are the names: Macroview of Exodus -- The river and the bush (1-4) -- The plagues and the sea (5:1-15:21) -- The wilderness and the mountain (15:22-24:18) -- The rebellion and the dwelling (25-40) -- PART 3. Leviticus, and He called: Macroview of Leviticus -- Sacrifice (1-7) -- Purity and worship (8-16) -- Holy living (17-27) -- PART 4. Numbers, in the wilderness: Macroview of Numbers -- The first generation at Sinai (1:1-10:10) -- Two generations in the wilderness (10:11-21:35) -- The second generation on the plains of Moab (22-36) -- PART 4. Deuteronomy, these are the words: Macroview of Deuteronomy -- The words (1:1-4:43) -- The ten words and the command (4:44-11:32) -- The rules and regulations (12-28) -- A view of the other side (29-34) -- Reintroducing the Torah.
Publisher description: The Torah Story introduces the first five books of the Old Testament. A sophisticated study text written in an engaging and accessible voice, The Torah Story includes flexible study options that help students understand how these key books contribute to the ongoing story of salvation.