How should a beginner approach the old testament?

[Patrick Miron]

Your very welcome.

Be sure to pray before reading seeking the Holy Spirits assistance; and then a brief prayer of gratitude when your finished.

May God guide you understanding and life path,
Patrick

 

[IndigoChild5559]

I forgot to say the most obvious point. The Tanakh stands on its own. You do not need the Christian scriptures to understand it.

 

[Patrick Miron]

Shalom my friend. You're state is indeed true by not germane to the OPQ which I posted.

What is the difference between the Torah and the Tanakh?

Pentateuch is the Greek, and therefore usually Christian, way of referring to those first five books. ... The word Tanakh is an acronym for Torah, Nevi'im, and Ketuvim, meaning Law, Prophets, and Writings, respectively. These three categories include all the books of the Hebrew Bible{/QUOTE]

 

[syo]

im looking to start reading the old testament in order to be closer to God,be more confident.i also want to gain a better understanding of the old testament as a whole so if anyone can recommend a way of reading it that would help me i would be grateful.

read the new testament too.

 

[Patrick Miron]

I recommend the Douay Rheims Haydock Commentary Old Testament. Praying to God for the grace of understanding is also something I'd recommend.

Haydock also has an excellent NT commentary with a FREE Download

 

[tayla]

im looking to start reading the old testament in order to be closer to God,be more confident.i also want to gain a better understanding of the old testament as a whole so if anyone can recommend a way of reading it that would help me i would be grateful.

In my view, the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) is fiction with some sloppy history thrown in starting with David and Solomon's kingdom. Read it like you would read any other fictional story.