Scripture from Scratch, No. II: The World of the Bible by Virginia Smith Elizabeth Mc Namer

Scripture from Scratch, No. II: The World of the Bible by Virginia Smith Elizabeth Mc Namer

Scripture From Scratch I: The World of the Bible is organized into eight programs: Geography in the Hebrew Scriptures; Religious Concepts in the Hebrew Scriptures; the History of the Hebrew People; What Archaeology Can Tell Us; Religious Life in Jesus' Day; The Political Situation in First-Century Judea; Daily Life in First-Century Judea; Jesus in His Own Times. This study guide, which will help you absorb and remember the abundance of material contained in the video programs, provides the following materials for each program:

• Program Outline presents key ideas and information and provides space for your notes.
• Review offers an opportunity to review the information from each program.
• For Discussion asks you to write any questions you may have as a basis for small-group discussion and offers other topics.
• Follow-Up Activities suggests reading and activities for further study.

The study guide also looks at the Catholic approach to Scripture, describes the facilitator's job and offers tips for presenting the programs to groups. The guide concludes with an up-to-date bibliography.