Christians and the Old Testament
How should Christians relate to the Old Testament? In this video interview, Dr. Bill Arnold and Dr. Ben Witherington instruct us to appropriate the Old Testament through the ethical lens of the New Testament.
The Function and Purpose of the Old Testament Law
Why over 600 rules in the Law, and what do they have to do with God? Watch this Seven Minute Seminary video with Dr. Brent A. Strawn as he offers helpful orienting information for a Christian understanding of the Law.
Was Ancient Israel Just Like Its Neighbors? A Singular Israel in a Pluralistic World
Some think that the ancient Israelites were nearly identical to their cultural neighbors, while others claim they were completely different. How similar were they to their neighbors, really? Dr. Bill Arnold outlines the differences and similarities, showing a biblical picture of a nation that lived in the world, but was not of the world.
3 Jewish Feasts of the Old Testament You Should Know
The Old Testament describes three major feasts that became part of the Jewish annual calendar, each having its own unique theological significance for the community. In this article, Jeremiah Garrett summarizes their history and locates them in the Bible's story.