Ideal for beginning students and readers of all faiths or none, "The Original Story"is a comprehensive and lively guide to the Hebrew Bible. This richly informative volume provides a complete introduction to Old Testament history, archeology, geography, and textual interpretation all at an accessible level. The core of the book explores central biblical themes, including the character of God, the human condition, ethics, human suffering, and God's relationship with the people of Israel. The authors further consider various topics such as prophecy, law, and worship in the Old Testament. The...

Teaching the beginner piano student can be an exciting yet daunting process. A teacher must decide what skills and techniques the student should develop and how these will be taught. There are countless method books available for beginner students of all ages that aid the learning process. Despite this abundance, there is little written for the teacher that explores holistic learning for the beginner student. In the typical 30-minute beginner lesson, how can one cover technique, repertoire, theory, aural skills and history? Is this even possible? Or is this a concept that authors suggest and...