TMCP 169: Sandra Richter on How to Apply the First Five Books of the Bible to Our Lives
How does the Old Testament apply to our daily lives? How does one better understand the cultural context of the Old Testament? Sandra Richter discusses this and more in this new episode.
Sandra Richter is the Robert H. Gundry Chair of Biblical Studies at Westmont College. Internationally known for her work on Deuteronomy and the Deuteronomistic History, Dr. Richter brings the Old Testament to life by exploring the real people and real places from which it comes. She is a graduate of Valley Forge University, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and earned her doctorate from the Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations Department of Harvard University in Hebrew Bible. Her current research involves a forthcoming book on environmental theology (IVP) and a commentary on Deuteronomy with Eerdmans.
Talking Points
01:59 The Epic of Eden and Changing Perspectives
04:26 Helping Students Develop a Hunger for God's Word
06:53 The Cultural Gap in Approaching the Old Testament
10:25 The Perception of God Moving Slowly
11:35 The Uncertainty and Comfort in Faith
19:54 Finding Peace amid Doubts and Questions
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