People of the Covenant: An Invitation to the Old Testament - Paperback

by Dianne Bergant (Author)

A highly accessible and fascinating introduction to the Old Testament that reveals the text as anything but 'old.' Author Bergant sets the stage with a brief introduction to the First Testament itself, then, in a unique presentation, she invites readers to explore the text through the lens of the people who populate it.

Author Biography

Dianne Bergant, CSA, is Professor of Biblical Studies and Director of the Joint Doctor of Ministry Program at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. She earned her Ph.D. from St. Louis University; is President of the Catholic Biblical Association of America; serves on several editorial boards, including The Bible Today, The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, and New Theology Review; and has written several books and articles on the Bible.