This resource links Catholics today with the Israelites of history and the gradual growth in understanding the Jewish people experienced as they came to know God’s presence. After a review of changing terminology, the Bible’s composition and development are carefully laid out. The Catholic approach is then considered.

Revelation and inspiration, inerrancy, the covenant between God and the chosen people, the patriarchs and prophets, messianic expectations, psalms, and key scriptural themes such as human suffering, hope, and intimacy with God are included. Key questions help the reader establish connections to the Jewish people, their journey of faith, and our common heritage. Questions include the following: What do you know of the Jewish religion? What contemporary figures would you consider to be prophets?