The Old Testament is read and studied because the prophets and kings were in the old testament. It is history as well as what is to come as told by prophets.
Journal for the Study of the Old Testament was created in 1976.
Christians and Jews today believe and study the Old Testament. The Jews made it, but as Jesus was Jewish, Christians study it too.
Much of the reason for events and doctrine taught in the New Testament are to be found in the Old Testament. The New Testament would be incomprehensible without the Old. The reason for Christ's coming to earth and why humankind are in need of salvation can be found in the Old Testament, particularly in Genesis.
O. Jessie Lace has written: 'Teaching the Old Testament' -- subject(s): Bible, Study and teaching 'Understanding the Old Testament' -- subject(s): Bible, History, History of contemporary events, Judaism 'Teaching the New Testament' -- subject(s): Bible, Religious education, Study, Study and teaching
Observing the laws of God is what makes a man happy according to the Old Testament.
Fred A. Farley has written: 'Study notes on the Old Testament' -- subject(s): Bible, Study
The Old Testament.
Journal for the Study of the New Testament was created in 1978.
In John 5:39, Jesus said, "Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me." According to Jesus, the Old Testament (which was the only available "Bible" in His day) testifies of Him. Thus, it behooves a student of Jesus to study the Old Testament to see what the "first mentions," prophetic utterances, etc. about Him are.
Frank Seay has written: 'An outline for the study of Old Testament history...'
Abraham is first mentioned in the Old Testament.
Wisdom is found in both the Old Testament and the New Testament of the Bible. In the Old Testament, books like Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job contain teachings on wisdom. In the New Testament, wisdom is also discussed in passages such as James 3:13-18.