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- S. 1 ÉP. 1 - The Bible as Dialogue23 juin 201633 minStart your immersive journey into the books of the Old and New Testaments with this illuminating introductory lecture. By breaking down the Bible into its different books and narrative styles, you'll start to think of it not as a single book - but rather as a fascinating dialogue spanning centuries.#Music, Philosophy & ReligionDémarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheter
- S. 1 ÉP. 2 - Creation and Chaos in Genesis31 octobre 201631 min[Genesis 1-11] Travel back to biblical accounts of the dawn of time in Genesis and start to think critically about how its stories work as a narrative. By unpacking familiar tales from the book’s first 11 chapters, you’ll gain a fresh perspective on how God creates, destroys, confuses, and renews.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheter
- S. 1 ÉP. 3 - Abraham, Sarah, and the Promise31 octobre 201631 min[Genesis 12-25] Abraham’s spiritual legacy is nothing short of profound. Delve into the biblical text and consider how Israel’s patriarch is portrayed in Genesis 12¬¬ 25. How is the overarching theme of promises reflected in his relationships with Sarah, Isaac, and God? Get to know Abraham as both exemplary and short-sighted-a much more relatable and well-rounded figure.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheter
- S. 1 ÉP. 4 - Jacob, Joseph, and Reconciliation31 octobre 201629 min[Genesis 25-50] According to Professor Koester, the biblical stories of Jacob and Joseph are rooted in perennial themes of familial conflict and reconciliation. In this lecture, ponder the significance of disguises and dreams: how they propel the narrative forward and how they reflect the underlying mystery of God’s will.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheter
- S. 1 ÉP. 5 - Moses and the Drama of the Exodus31 octobre 201630 min[Exodus 1-15] Both encouraging and threatening, Exodus 1 15 is one of the Bible’s most thrilling stories. First, consider the story’s literary setting (and its surprising humor). Then, discover its focus on two different forms of power: God’s and pharaoh’s. Finally, see how the events in Exodus have resonated throughout subsequent history.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheter
- S. 1 ÉP. 6 - Freedom and Law at Mount Sinai31 octobre 201630 min[Exodus 16-40] What happens after an enslaved people are set free? How is freedom lived out? Continue exploring Exodus with chapters 16 40, in which ancient laws and ideas of freedom begin to take root. Along the way, you’ll study different interpretations of “manna” and break down the different groupings of the Ten Commandments.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheter
- S. 1 ÉP. 7 - Israel’s Wandering in the Wilderness31 octobre 201630 min[Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy] Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy-three biblical books everyday readers find challenging to read and relate to their own lives. But with Professor Koester’s insights, you’ll come to see these books (with all their strange ancient rituals) as vital to a complete understanding of the Bible’s narrative movement from Mount Sinai to the edge of the Promised Land.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheter
- S. 1 ÉP. 8 - Violence and Kindness in the Promised Land31 octobre 201630 min[Joshua, Judges, Ruth] Turn now to Joshua, Judges, and Ruth, which challenge the idea of the Promised Land as a place of simple peace and prosperity. In comparing these three books, you’ll witness disturbing accounts of violent conquest and explore the tragic consequences of that violence, and yet you’ll also encounter remarkable instances of acceptance and welcome of foreigners.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheter
- S. 1 ÉP. 9 - Saul, the Tragic King31 octobre 201630 min[1 Samuel] Why is the story of King Saul, who united Israel’s twelve tribes, one of the world’s great tragedies? Find out in this lecture, which approaches 1 Samuel as a three-act drama recounting Saul’s rise to power as Israel’s first king-and the path of his tragic, Shakespearean downfall.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheter
- S. 1 ÉP. 10 - David and Nation Building31 octobre 201631 min[2 Samuel] Go beyond the heroic portrayals of David in Western art to reveal the vibrant heart of the fascinating figure described in 2 Samuel. You’ll read between the lines of David’s early triumphs, his relationship with God, his infidelity and brutality, and the tragic shattering of relationships within his own family.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheter
- S. 1 ÉP. 11 - Solomon, a Study in Contradictions31 octobre 201630 min[1 Kings 1-11] Throughout the story of Solomon in 1 Kings, splendor and oppression go hand in hand. Were all the impressive results of Solomon’s monarchy (including his iconic temple) worth the human suffering? Consider this perplexing question as you encounter a king who was both ruthless and wise.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheter
- S. 1 ÉP. 12 - Psalms: The Bible's Songbook31 octobre 201631 min[Psalms] Packed with poems, prayers, and song lyrics, the Bible’s 150 psalms are an evocative blend of hope, despair, anger, and contemplation. Here, consider the four different types found in the book of Psalms: songs of praise, prayers for help, psalms of gratitude, and psalms expressing trust.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheter
- S. 1 ÉP. 13 - Biblical Wisdom Literature31 octobre 201631 min[Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Job] Questions about the meaning of life abound in the Bible’s books of wisdom literature: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job. Join Professor Koester as he unpacks each book’s distinctive character and outlook, the answers it offers to life’s questions (sometimes straightforward, sometimes nebulous), and its contribution to a fascinating dialogue on how to live.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheter
- S. 1 ÉP. 14 - Elijah, the Troubler of Israel31 octobre 201630 min[1 and 2 Kings] Continue on to 1 and 2 Kings and follow the story of the prophet Elijah. You’ll examine his challenges to the god Baal, his flair for street theater, his tendency toward self-absorption, his earthly departure in a whirlwind, and, most important, his story’s promise of a new beginning.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheter
- S. 1 ÉP. 15 - Justice and Love in Amos and Hosea31 octobre 201631 min[Amos, Hosea] Discover how the prophets Amos and Hosea shattered the idea of spiritual indifference. First, learn how Amos portrayed a God committed to social justice and a society where people were treated decently. Then, learn Hosea’s views on a rejected, angry God who wants to be reconciled with the people he loves.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheter
- S. 1 ÉP. 16 - Isaiah on Defiant Hope31 octobre 201631 min[Isaiah] Go beyond the book of Isaiah’s prophetic imagery to focus on the narrative’s powerful, lasting visions of hope-and some of its disturbing passages on warfare and injustice. As you’ll discover, these contradictions offer numerous challenges and rewards for the attentive reader who refuses to give in to despair.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheter
- S. 1 ÉP. 17 - Jeremiah on Anguish and Compassion31 octobre 201631 min[Jeremiah] The book of Jeremiah takes as its goal the reconciliation between God and Israel. How does the prophet hope to achieve this? Find out by studying Jeremiah’s vision of national transformation in the context of the larger geopolitics of ancient Israel-and the collision point of love, anger, grief, and longing.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheter
- S. 1 ÉP. 18 - Babylonian Conquest and Exile31 octobre 201631 min[2 Kings, Lamentations, Habakkuk] In 587 BC, the Babylonians destroyed Jerusalem. Explore the trauma of this cataclysmic moment through three biblical books: 2 Kings, which tries to explain the events of the loss of Jerusalem; Lamentations, which gives voice to the anger and grief of exile; and Habakkuk, which helps us come to terms with life’s unanswered questions.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheter
- S. 1 ÉP. 19 - Ezekiel on Abandonment and Homecoming31 octobre 201630 min[Ezekiel] Experience the dislocation of the Babylonian Exile with a close reading of the book of Ezekiel’s perspectives on abandonment and homecoming. You’ll trace this movement from Chapters 1¬-32 (which castigate the people for abandoning God to idolatry) to Chapters 33-48 (which include stirring visions of renewal).Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheter
- S. 1 ÉP. 20 - Jewish Identity and Rebuilding after Exile31 octobre 201631 min[Ezra, Nehemiah, Jonah] What did it mean to be Jewish after the Babylonian Exile? Professor Koester examines biblical books that offer differing perspectives. On one end: Ezra and Nehemiah, which define Israel by the temple, Jewish law, and Jerusalem. On the other: Jonah, where Israel’s identity is defined by the way it relates to the other peoples around it.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheter
- S. 1 ÉP. 21 - Esther, Daniel, and Life under Empire31 octobre 201631 min[Esther, Daniel] Delightful and playful, the books of Esther and Daniel tell stories of life under the Babylonian, Median, Persian, and Greek empires. Here, you’ll learn how these two important biblical heroes respectively illustrate the value of human initiative and the call for resistance against injustice and oppression.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheter
- S. 1 ÉP. 22 - Resistance, Adaptation, and the Maccabees31 octobre 201631 min[1 Maccabees] Dive into Jewish life under Greek rule in the 2nd century BC in 1 Maccabees. View the struggle for Jewish independence as a dramatic story marked by the tension between resistance and adaptation. Also, consider the debate over whether or not this book truly belongs in the Bible.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheter
- S. 1 ÉP. 23 - Jesus as Messiah in Mark31 octobre 201632 min[Mark 1-10] Begin your look the New Testament with the first of several lectures on the four gospels-the narratives of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. In Mark (which was likely the first to be written), you’ll be reintroduced to the powerful story that continues to captivate people around the world.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheter
- S. 1 ÉP. 24 - Mark on the Crucifixion and Resurrection31 octobre 201632 min[Mark 11-16] Continue examining the gospel of Mark, this time focusing on the infamous trial and crucifixion of the Son of God. Also, consider why this gospel ends so abruptly and how it suggests to readers the mystery of God’s kingdom-and the role of suffering and sacrifice within it.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheter
- S. 1 ÉP. 25 - The Dynamics of Forgiveness in Matthew31 octobre 201631 min[Matthew] Learn how Matthew reshaped the story of Jesus in startling new ways, specifically with its ideas on forgiveness. Start by confronting Jesus’s relationship to Israel’s heritage. Then, read between the lines of the iconic Sermon on the Mount. Finally, examine the coexistence of faith and doubt during Jesus’s resurrection.Démarrer un essai gratuit de The Great Courses Signature Collection ou acheter
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