OT100W(H): Spring 2020 Introduction to the Old Testament

 Each student is expected to write ONE initial post in this forum, creating your own discussion thread. Your posting should be approximately 250 words and is to address the questions below. The deadline for completing your posting is Thursday at 8:00 AM.

Hit the button at the bottom of this page to add a new discussion topic. When you create your discussion topic/thread, label it YourLastName_Week 6 in the Subject line. Type your posting in the message box. This will allow us to know which thread belongs to which student. Each student will have her or his own discussion topic/thread.

1. According to Smith-Christopher, how might Ezra-Nehemiah's focus on infrastructure, group identity, and security been the attempt to strengthen a community in crisis?
2. What strengths and weaknesses does Smith-Christopher see in the reforms of Ezra and Nehemiah? Be sure to talk about both.
3. What value--if any--do you see in the books for the modern church ?