Understanding the Old Testament

These 13 studies taught by Dr. Paul Benware will give you a better understanding of the 39 Old Testament books of the Bible. The following is a brief interview with Dr. Paul Benware on the importance of this study.

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Returning to Eden. The Blueprint for Understanding the Bible


The Four Major Events of Early Earth History


The Covenant with Abraham. The Glue that holds the Bible Together


Forming the Nation of Israel


A Nation is Born and the failed Theocracy


The Tumultuous Transition From Theocracy to Monarchy


Israel’s First Kings the Bad and the Good





A Nation Divided





The Divided Kingdom – The North


The Divided Kingdom – The South


Captivity and Restoration of Israel


The Returns under Ezra and Nehemiah


A Peek at the Poets and the Prophets