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1 Bible Study Old Testament web catalog Title 1 Title 2 Author Publisher Media Summary 1 & 2 CHRONICLES FOR EVERYONE Goldingay, John Westminster John Knox Press, 2012 BOOK This eighth volume in Goldingay's series tells the story of Israel when it was a monarchy from the ascension of Solomon to the exile. For daily devotions, Sunday school preparation, or brief visits with the Bible, the Old Testament for Everyone series is an excellent resource for the modern lay reader. 1 & 2 KINGS FOR EVERYONE Goldingay, John Westminster John Knox Press, 2011 BOOK This seventh volume in Goldingay's series presents an enlightening view 1 and 2 Chronicles, showing how these books pick up on central themes from Genesis through Kings. For daily devotions, Sunday school preparation, or brief visits with the Bible, the Old Testament for Everyone series is an excellent resource for the modern lay reader. ABOVE AND BEYOND: HEARING GOD'S CALL IN JONAH AND RUTH HORIZONS BIBLE STUDY Bechtel, Carol M. HORIZONS, Presbyterian Women, PCUSA, 2006 BOOK BIBLE FROM SCRATCH A study of Jonah and Ruth in nine lessons. Suggestions for leaders by Joyce MacKichan Walker. THE OLD TESTAMENT FOR BEGINNERS Griggs, Donald L. Westminster John Knox Press, 2002 BOOK This book is an accessible overview of the Bible for adults who have little or no Bible knowledge. It covers the essential contents of the Bible in a comprehensive, but easy-to read format guiding readers through the Bible and introduces basic tools and skills for Bible study. It fits in any adult Christian education setting. BIBLE: A PICTORIAL HISTORY Westermann, Claus Seabury BOOK Divided into three sections: The Book; The People and Their History; and The Old Testament View of Man. Photography by Erich Lessing. Excellent color photos of ancient statuettes, stone reliefs, scenery. COMMANDMENTS FOR A BLESSED LIFE: KERGYMA RESOURCE BOOK Dutcher-Walls, Patricia The Kerygma Program, 1999 BOOK Resource Book (to be used with Leader's Guide) with suggested activities for individual preparation prior to group study of the Ten Commandment (in seven sessions). COMMANDMENTS FOR A BLESSED LIFE: KERYGMA LEADER'S GUIDE Nagel, Myra B. & Trish Towle Greeves The Kerygma Program, 1999 BOOK Leader's Guide (to be used with Resource Book) for preparation in leading group study of the Ten Commandments. Plans included are for seven sessions. Page 1 of 5

2 CRISIS AS OPPORTUNITY: CHALLENGES IN THE ELIJAH STORIES HORIZONS BIBLE STUDY Sheats, Mary Boney HORIZONS, Presbyterian Women, PCUSA, 1998 BOOK Bible study for Contains Bible Study Aids on Challenges in the Elijah by Joan Gray. Also available in Spanish ("La Crisis, Como Oportunidad. Retos enlas historias de Elias") and Korean ("Challenges in the Elijah Stories") editions. ESTHER'S FEAST: A STUDY OF THE BOOK OF ESTHER Tull, Patricia K. HORIZONS, Presbyterian Women, PCUSA, 2001 BOOK Copy 2. ESTHER'S FEAST: A STUDY OF THE BOOK OF ESTHER Tull, Patricia K. HORIZONS, Presbyterian Women, PCUSA, 2001 BOOK Horizons Bible Study A Study of the Book of Esther in 9 lessons written by Patrica K. Tull, an associate professor at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary with Suggestions for Leaders by Ann Broom. The Book of Esther is a biblical story that reads like a modern parable - vengeance, violence, power, racial and gender confilcts, even anti-judaism. How do the issues of racism and prejudice apply to our daily lives? ESTHER'S FEAST: A STUDY OF THE BOOK OF ESTHER: AUDIO Tull, Patricia K. HORIZONS, Presbyterian Women, PCUSA, 2001 AUDIO CASSETTE Copy 2. ESTHER'S FEAST: A STUDY OF THE BOOK OF ESTHER: AUDIO Tull, Patricia K. HORIZONS, Presbyterian Women, PCUSA, 2001 AUDIO CASSETTE Horizons Bible Study A 2 audio cassette companion to Esther's Feast - The Study of the Book of Esther. The tapes lead listeners through a rich, exciting book of the Bible that offers ethical guides on how to live righteously with power, truth and strength in differences. Read by Leah Ellison Bradley and featuring Hebrew chanting by Cantor David Lipp. ESTHER'S FEAST: A STUDY OF THE BOOK OF ESTHER: CD Tull, Patricia K. HORIZONS, Presbyterian Women, PCUSA, 2001 COMPACT DISC Horizons Bible Study A 3 compact disc companion to Esther's Feast - The Study of the Book of Esther which lead listeners through a rich, exciting book of the Bible that offers ethical guides on how to live righteously with power, truth and strength in differences. Read by Leah Ellison Bradley and featuring Hebrew chanting by Cantor David Lipp. May be used to introduce a lesson, enliven discussion time or close a meeting. EXODUS AND LEVITICUS FOR FOR EVERYONE Goldingay, John Westminster John Knox Press, 2010 BOOK This third volume in Goldingay's series presents a rich overview of the action-packed Book of Exodus and lays down the law as presented in the Book of Leviticus. For daily devotions, Sunday school preparation, or brief visits with the Bible, the Old Testament for Everyone series is an excellent resource for the modern lay reader. Page 2 of 5

3 EXODUS: GATEWAY TO THE BIBLE: KERGYMA RESOURCE BOOK Gowan, Donald E. The Kerygma Program, 1999 BOOK Kerygma Program Elective Course. This Resource Book (to be used with Leader's Guide) offers suggested individual activities for preparation for group study outlined in Leader's Guide. A Kerygma study in 14 sessions on the Book of Exodus. EXODUS: GATEWAY TO THE BIBLE: KERYGMA LEADER'S GUIDE Nagel, Myra B. & Trish Towle Greeves The Kerygma Program, 1999 BOOK Kerygma Program Elective Course. This Leader's Guide (to be used with Resource Book) offers an outline for group study in 14 sessions which explores the Book of Exodus. EXODUS: INTERPRETATION BIBLE STUDIES Newsome, James D. Geneva Press, 1998 BOOK Interpretation Bible Studies series. This 10-week study of Exodus weaves together the stories of Moses, the nation Israel, and the God who rescues and liberates. FROM DESPAIR TO HOPE: PEACEMAKING IN ISAIAH Brueggemann, Walter & Vera K. White Presbyterian Peacemaking Program, PCUSA BOOK GENESIS, VOLUME 1 Copies 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 See also Peacemaking Gibson, John C. L., Gen. Ed. Westminster Press, 1981 BOOK GENESIS, VOLUME 2 The Daily Bible Study Series. In this first of two volumes on Genesis, the author covers the first eleven chapters. This includes a verse-by-verse examination of Creation, Garden of Eden, Cain, Abel, Noah and the Flood, and the Tower of Babel. Gibson, John C.L., Gen. Ed. Westminster Press, 1982 BOOK The Daily Bible Study Series. In this second of two volumes on Genesis, the author examines epics of faith, portrayed primarily by Abraham, Jacob, and Joseph. He considers the dramatic stories in their historical context, relates them to the New Testament, and shows their applicability to today's church. HISTORY OF SALVATION IN THE OLD TESTAMENT [NEW ED Galbiati, Enrico Instituto S. Gaetano, Vicenza, Italy BOOK Chronological narrative of the books of the Old Testament highlighted with more than 135 color illustrations and maps. IN THE BEGINNING: PERSPECTIVES ON GENESIS HORIZONS BIBLE STUDY Sinclair, Celia Brewer HORIZONS, Presbyterian Women, PCUSA, 2006 BOOK A study of Genesis in nine lessons. Suggestions for leaders by Kikanza Nuri Robins. Page 3 of 5

4 ISAIAH: INTERPRETATION BIBLE STUDIES Light, Gary W. Geneva Press, 2001 BOOK Interpretation Bible Studies series. A 10 unit study of Isaiah, thought by some to be the first and greatest apostle and evangelist. The study explores God's relationship to the prophet, the people, the kings and the servant. Isaiah's message invites us to explore God's personal character and develop a deeper understanding of the living God, the Holy One of Israel. JOB: FAITH REMAINS WHEN UNDERSTANDING FAILS HORIZONS BIBLE STUDY LARGE PRINT EDITION Catron, Janice E. HORIZONS, Presbyterian Women, PCUSA, 1997 BOOK This large-print version of the Horizons Bible Study is in 18-point type, 8 1/2 x 11 page size, wire-bound to lie flat when opened. JOB: FAITH REMAINS WHEN UNDERSTANDING FAILS HORIZONS BIBLE STUDY Catron, Janice E. HORIZONS, Presbyterian Women, PCUSA, 1997 BOOK This 9-session study of the Book of Job can also be given in 8 or 10 sessions. Job's story, though a distressing one, is ultimately about hope, perserverance, and coming to know God on a new level. JOSHUA: A JOURNEY OF FAITH HORIZONS BIBLE STUDY Mikhael, Mary HORIZONS, Presbyterian Women, PCUSA, 2009 PERIODICAL A study of Joshua, in nine lessons. Suggestions for leaders by Joyce MacKichan Walker. NUMBERS & DEUTERONOMY FOR EVERYONE Goldingay, John Westminster John Knox Press, 2010 BOOK The fourth volume in Goldingay's commentaries focuses on Numbers and Deuteronomy. For daily devotions, Sunday school preparation, or brief visits with the Bible, the Old Testament for Everyone series is an excellent resource for the modern lay reader. OLD SONGS FOR A NEW MILLENNIUM: A STUDY OF PSALMS HORIZONS BIBLE STUDY Downs, Fane HORIZONS, Presbyterian Women, PCUSA, 1999 BOOK PSALMS FOR TODAY Horizons Bible Study Activities are designed to get at the "feeling level" of each Psalm. Tanner, Beth LaNeel Westminster John Knox Press, 2008 BOOK This new addition to the popular For Today series deals with important themes in the book of Psalms and provocatively explores the many ways these psalms continue to speak to believers today. The book is ideal for personal and group study, with questions for discussion at the end of each chapter. PSALMS: INTERPRETATION BIBLE STUDIES Creach, Jerome F.D. Geneva Press, 1998 BOOK Interpretation Bible Studies series. A ten-week study of selected Psalms--hymns, prayers, and poems that speak to the depths of human experience, providing words and images to express a vast variety of emotions. Page 4 of 5

5 RESISTANCE AND RESTORATION: THE MESSAGE OF JEREMIAH HORIZONS BIBLE STUDY LARGE PRINT EDITION Bellis, Alice Ogden HORIZONS, Presbyterian Women, PCUSA, 1998 BOOK A nine-session study of the book of Jeremiah. The study explores events in the life and times of Jeremiah, including the political, social, and especially, the religious circumstances that influenced him.(presbyterian Women's Horizons Bible Study for 1998) RESISTANCE AND RESTORATION: THE MESSAGE OF JEREMIAH HORIZONS BIBLE STUDY Bellis, Alice Ogden HORIZONS, Presbyterian Women, PCUSA, 1998 BOOK A nine-session study of the book of Jeremiah. The study explores events in the life and times of Jeremiah, including the political, social, and especially, the religious circumstances that influenced him. Large Print Edition with a Workshop for Leaders. (Presbyterian Women's Horizons Bible Study for 1998) SHALOM OF GOD IN THE MIDST OF EMPIRE: A PEACEMAKING BIBLE STUDY ON ISAIAH Gaudino, Rebecca J. Kruger Presbyterian Peacemaking Program, PCUSA, 2006 BOOK TEN COMMANDMENTS Each of the six sessions of this bible study include a commentary on a text from Isaiah and a suggested format for a fiftyminute study. The study may be used for an adult church school class, retreat, committee or small group setting. Pastors will find it useful in sermon preparation; also for personal reflection. Barclay, William Westminster John Knox Press, 1998 BOOK Shows how they can and do remain relevant today, still applying to people's daily lives. They are "a charter for democracy." WHAT DOES THE LORD REQUIRE? DOING JUSTICE, LOVING KINDNESS, WALKING HUMBLY Howell, James C. Westminster John Knox Press, 2012 BOOK Veteran pastor and scholar James C. Howell skillfully unpacks one of the most powerful verses in the Old Testament, Micah 6:8: "What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" In a concise yet engaging manner, Howell illuminates the original context in which this verse was written. Page 5 of 5