An Introduction to the Bible: Sacred Texts and Imperial Contexts

Carr: An Introduction to the Old Testament: Sacred Texts and Imperial Contexts of the Hebrew Bible

Welcome to the companion website to accompany these groundbreaking introductory textbooks. Both texts are unique in exploring the emergence and development of the Bible in the broader context of world history, and of considering the influence of empires in the formation of the Biblical canon.

This website gives you access to tools and resources available to support these books. Simply select the Browse by Resource list to the top to view individual files or types of resource. The following are available for students and all readers to access:

• Quizzes & Multiple Choice Questions to accompany each book (by chapter)
• Maps from both books
• Images from both books with descriptions
• Sample chapters
• Glossary
• Links to other website resources

We also have the following resources available for instructors using these books with their students:

• Instructions for adapting the books for courses which follow the canonical order
• Quizzes & Multiple Choice Questions with answers
• Teaching Resources Guide - teaching suggestions and classroom activities
• Map Quizzes

These resources have been specifically written to aid colleagues with their teaching, and will require you to register for access. Simply click on the resource file to view the register/login page.

As we are currently resolving a technical issue with the website, please could you email Sally Cooper at [email protected] and we will send you the materials you require from the website directly.