Curated OER
Dragons: Dinosaurs in History?
Students read the scripture that cooresponds with this lesson on dinosaurs. Using the text, they identify where dragons are mentioned and determine if they match the description of what we would call a dinosaur. They discuss whether...
Curated OER
To Encourage the Others (1972)
Students explore, examine and study Christian beliefs about punishment, justice and capital punishment. They view and analyze the way complex moral and ethical issues are dealt with in moving images like the screen/movie. Each student...
Curated OER
Savannah, Georgia: The Lasting Legacy of Colonial City Planning
Students explore colonial history, the antebellum era and the cotton economy and the rise of cities in the U.S.
Curated OER
The Christmas Tree
Pupils recognize that the Christmas tree is one symbol of Christmas, then demonstrate their ability to identify symbols. They compare the lightstock (Christmas pyramid) with the Paradise tree and apply their knowledge about the history...
Curated OER
U.S. Place Names Show Our Diversity
Students study place names for different area in the US and determine why they were named in such a way. They examine maps to look at the religious names, "new" beginning names, and copy cat names. They complete a word search to find...
Yale University
Open Yale Courses: Introduction to the Old Testament
From Yale University 24 lectures 50 minutes in length by Professor Christine Hayes as an introductory course on how the Old Testament or Hebrew Bible reflected religious life in ancient Israel and influenced Western Civilization.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Alphabet of Old Testament History by Pott & Amery's
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Alphabet of Old Testament History by Pott & Amery's [1870]. This is an illustrated alphabet of Biblical people, but they do not include the names of the people.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Pictures and Stories From the Old Testament
A scanned copy of the 1899 publication Pictures and Stories from the Old Testament by Kate Thompson Sizer, a book of Bible stories for children.
Other
Old Testament Time Line
A time line of the Old Testament. Provides links to most important people and places on the time line.
Internet Infidels
Old Testament Life and Literature: The History of David
This is an excellent scholarly work on the story of King David. It includes perspectives on his life, theological significance and related issues.
Other
Bcbsr Bible Studies: Eras of the Old Testament
Breakdown of different eras covered in the Old Testament. Covers kings, patriarch, and historical events in relation to specific books of the Old Testament.
Luther Seminary
Bible Tutor: Joseph (Old Testament)
This Bible Tutor site tells the story of Joseph of the Old Testament. Includes links to Biblical passages, as well as to additional information on related subjects. This is a good site to check out on the subject.
Topmarks Online
Topmark: Stories From the Old Testament and Torah: The Story of Joseph
This is a site for children telling and illustrating the story of Joseph from the Hebrew Scriptures
Other
Old Testament History: Assyrian Dominance
This is a history of the Isrealites, but it is about "Assyrian dominance." It goes through each Isrealite king and describes his interactions with the Assyrians. It explains how the Assyrians gained control and dealt with rebellions....
Other
Biblenotes
Students learn about the Holy Bible. The resource investigates the Old Testament, New Testament, and key points.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: From the Creation of the World to the Death of Moses by Andre
This is an online photocopy of the original of the children's book From the Creation of the World to the Death of Moses by R. Andre, an illustrated history of the Old Testament.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Young People's Illustrated Bible History by Alvan Bond
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Young People's Illustrated Bible History by Alvan Bond [1870]. This is an illustrated children's book containing stories from the New and Old Testament and...
Bible.org
O.t. Book Studies: Introduction to the Book of Habukkuk
This site from the Old Testament Book Studies is a very useful overview of the contents of the Book of the prophet Habukkuk from the Hebrew Scriptures.
Bible.org
O.t. Book Studies: Argument of the Book of Habakkuk
This site from the Old Testament Book Studies is a commentary on the Book of the prophet Habakkuk from the Hebrew Scriptures.
Internet Infidels
Old Testament Life and Literature: Chapter 12 Solomon
This is an extensive look at the significance, biography, and history of the famous Jewish King Solomon.
Bible.org
Bible.org
Find lots of information for studying the Bible. Includes articles, discussions of books in the Old and the New Testaments, and many resources to aid in Bible study.
Other
The Holy Bible: Online
An online version of the King James version of the Bible, both Old and New Testaments. Each book is represented in full and broken down by chapter and verse.
Smart History
Smarthistory: Christianity, an Introduction
Introductory historical summary of Christianity. Provides a discussion of Jesus and Rome, the old and new testaments, and different Christianities.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Bible
Learn about the Christian bible and the stories found in both the Old Testament and New Testament.