The Pentateuch, also known as the Torah, the Law of Moses and the first five books of the Bible, communicates both the law and the story that established Israel as a chosen people through whom "all the families of the earth shall be blessed (Genesis 12:3)." The character of God shines through the story as both a Lord of justice and a Lord of grace. In this series, Bible teacher Michael Brent guides listeners through an overview of the structure and thought of the Pentateuch, giving recognition to the important kingdom and covenant background of the Ancient Near East. While providing an overview, Michael also takes time to dig into significant passages with special concern to highlight often overlooked monuments of grace that communicate God's love and mercy throughout.
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The Pentateuch, also known as the Torah, the Law of Moses and the first five books of the Bible, communicates both the law and the story that established Israel as a chosen people through whom "all the families of the earth shall be blessed (Genesis 12:3)." The character of God shines through the story as both a Lord of justice and a Lord of grace. In this series, Bible teacher Michael Brent guides listeners through an overview of the structure and thought of the Pentateuch, giving recognition to the important kingdom and covenant background of the Ancient Near East. While providing an overview, Michael also takes time to dig into significant passages with special concern to highlight often overlooked monuments of grace that communicate God's love and mercy throughout.
In the twenty-third lesson of the Pentateuch series, we pause between the books of Numbers and Deuteronomy to consider the issue of biblical parallels with Ancient Near Eastern texts, such as the flood story from the Gilgamesh Epic and the creation narrative from Enuma Elish. How do we explain parallel accounts of events, ideas, and …
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Interpreting the Pentateuch
The Pentateuch, also known as the Torah, the Law of Moses and the first five books of the Bible, communicates both the law and the story that established Israel as a chosen people through whom "all the families of the earth shall be blessed (Genesis 12:3)." The character of God shines through the story as both a Lord of justice and a Lord of grace. In this series, Bible teacher Michael Brent guides listeners through an overview of the structure and thought of the Pentateuch, giving recognition to the important kingdom and covenant background of the Ancient Near East. While providing an overview, Michael also takes time to dig into significant passages with special concern to highlight often overlooked monuments of grace that communicate God's love and mercy throughout.
