Great Themes of Scripture: Old Testament

by Richard Rohr

Overview

"You are about to set out on a great adventure!" Richard Rohr told his original listeners when The Great Themes of Scripture talks were recorded for St. Anthony Messenger Press in 1973. This first volume offers newcomers to the Hebrew Scriptures a feel for their overall religious themes. But for all readers this book uniquely sounds the call of the Lord and invites response in a way that will touch lives as deeply as Rohr's original talks.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781616366605
Publisher:	Franciscan Media
Publication date:	01/28/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	1,008,844
File size:	142 KB

About the Author

Franciscan priest Richard Rohr is founding director of the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He considers the proclamation of the gospel to be his primary call, and the related themes he addresses include eco-spirituality, Scripture as liberation, non-dual thought, the integration of action and contemplation, peace and justice issues, and male spirituality. Author of numerous books, including Things Hidden: Scripture as Spirituality and Preparing for Christmas With Richard Rohr: Daily Meditations for Advent, he gives retreats and lectures internationally. He is a regular contributing writer for Sojourners and Tikkun magazines.

Table of Contents

	Introduction	1
Chapter 1	The Call: Introduction to the Word	5
Chapter 2	Exodus: The Journey of Faith	19
Chapter 3	Joshua to Kings: The Ordinary Becomes Extraordinary	37
Chapter 4	The Prophets: Radical Traditionalists	63
Chapter 5	Genesis and Job: God and Humankind, Good and Evil	85
Chapter 6	Salvation History: Faith in Evolution	109