DAY 2 Old Testament: Prophets, Kings and Deuterocanonical Texts

Lilly learning to drive – told story of Amanda reversing Great stories – story of God’s people Truth Revealed – speak truth to power Don’t ask me if this happened 133 Prophets Stories of human beings

Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; Psalm 23:4 New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE) Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff— they comfort me.

Jonah Major and minor prophets Some we know of and some we don’t Argue with God – breadth and depth of human emotion Speak truth to power: speaks God’s truth Say ‘no’ to God first up…

Saul 11th Century (2 Samuel) First king after Judges Tribe of Benjamin Anointed by Samuel (prophet + last judge) God calls Samuel when he was 11 years old Appears in Koran and Hebrew Scriptures

Dave Psalmist? Appointed by Samuel – started as a Shepherd 1010–970 BCE 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel Psalmist? Appointed by Samuel – started as a Shepherd Great warrior and king Dave

Solomon Wealthy and wise King Son of David 970-931 BCE 1 Kings, 1Chronicles Wealthy and wise King Son of David Prophet and builder of the first temple Ultimately turned away from God: Last king of united kingdom 700 wives + 300 concubines Also appears in the Koran

Tobit Judith Wisdom of Solomon Sirach Baruch, Letter of Jeremiah 1 Maccabees 2 Maccabees Deuterocanonical books (literally meaning a second canon) is a term used since the 16th century in the Catholic Church and Eastern Christianity to describe certain books and passages of the Christian Old Testament that are not part of the Hebrew Bible.

James Robinson Education Officer, Liturgy Brisbane robinsonj@bne.catholic.net.au