People of the Covenant: An Invitation to the Old Testament

The fourth book in Sheed & Ward's popular Come & See Series, People of the Covenant is a highly accessible and fascinating introduction to the Old Testament that reveals the text as anything but “old.” Sister Bergant sets the stage with a brief introduction to the First Testament itself, the world and religion of ancient Israel, and the Covenant between God and the Israelites. Then, in a unique presentation, she invites readers to explore the text through the lens of the people who populate...