Old Testament - Where do I start?

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So I understand the basics of the Old Testament and I know it is an extremely important part of our faith as Catholics. But where do I start reading? Should I just dive right into Genesis? I’ve read certain parts of the Old Testament and sometimes it can be confusing. I’ve only been back in the Church for about a year, should I still be focusing on the New Testament and Psalms and Proverbs?

WHAT I KNOW ABOUT THE OLD TESTAMENT
I know that God made a covenant with Abraham, and then a new covenant with Moses in the ten commandments on the exile from egypt. I know that Noah was a few generations after Adam and Eve, and that God wiped out most of the earth because they were wicked. And I know that the prophets after Moses continued to praise God and speak of the Messiah.
 
I have read the whole Bible all the way through starting with Genesis. There are many parts that are hard to understand. If you use the “New American Bible” that is used during Mass, it is easier to understand than some translations.

I have the “New Catholic Answer Bible” which is the New American Bible version. It does have some notes along the side to help you understand some of the history and how it ties together.

I am not sure there is any right way to read the Bible, just get started and know that it will take a long time and some parts are hard to understand, but it is all there for a reason. 🙂
 
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So I understand the basics of the Old Testament and I know it is an extremely important part of our faith as Catholics. But where do I start reading? Should I just dive right into Genesis? I’ve read certain parts of the Old Testament and sometimes it can be confusing. I’ve only been back in the Church for about a year, should I still be focusing on the New Testament and Psalms and Proverbs?

WHAT I KNOW ABOUT THE OLD TESTAMENT
I know that God made a covenant with Abraham, and then a new covenant with Moses in the ten commandments on the exile from egypt. I know that Noah was a few generations after Adam and Eve, and that God wiped out most of the earth because they were wicked. And I know that the prophets after Moses continued to praise God and speak of the Messiah.
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A course on Scripture that is approved by the Church would probably get you through it faster, but with better quality in understanding.

Perhaps some one could recommend a home study course that would be good?

Jim
 
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