The Old Testament of the Bible can feel like a junk drawer—a disorganized collection of important stuff we don't want to lose yet but don't know what to do with. From the Pentateuch to patriarchs and from kings to prophets, it can feel like a puzzle we've tried to put together but wind up putting back in the box because it's too complicated.
The Epic of Eden is ideal for groups and individuals looking for a deeply substantive and profoundly spiritual exploration of the Old Testament. Sandy Richter, a learned scholar and passionate teacher, shows us how accessible the Old Testament truly is and how understanding this majority of the biblical narrative leads to a fresh and deep, renewed experience of the New Testament!
Designed for use with The Epic of Eden Updated Edition Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video (sold separately).
The Old Testament makes up three-fourths of the Bible and yet it's the least understood part. Sandra Richter has a way of teaching the Old Testament that brings it to life. When you engage with her in this study of the Old Testament, you will come to a profound understanding of the New Testament and all that Scripture means for your life.
Sandra Richter is the Robert H. Gundry Chair of Biblical Studies at Westmont College. Sandy has a heart for the Church and bringing high scholarship to the body with accessible, exciting, and engaging teaching. She is best known for her book, The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament, and its associated Bible studies: Epic of Eden, Isaiah, Jonah, Ruth, and Psalms.
Because of her passion for the real people and places of the biblical narrative, she has spent many years directing Israel Studies programs that focus on historical geography and field archaeology. She earned her PhD from Harvard University in Hebrew Bible and her MA in Theological Studies from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. She has taught at Asbury Theological Seminary, Wesley Biblical Seminary, and Wheaton College.
