How is this blog different from all other blogs? Well, for one thing, it invites you to join in the long tradition that began with the men of the Great Synagogue, continued through the periods of the Tannaim and the Amoraim, (teachers and interpreters), and continues today in churches and synagogues throughout the world. You have here the opportunity to contribute your questions and comments to an ongoing discussion of the most interesting, most important, most studied--and most often misunderstood--books ever written, the books of what Jews call the Tanak and Christians the Old Testament.
To get started, here's a test of the History 413 blog system. If you don't already have one, you can create for yourself a "Blogger" account by following the instructions at http://www.blogger.com/. You can also post as an anonymous blogger, but be sure to add your name to any post you make so I know who should get credit.
If you have trouble posting, you might try switching browsers. Safari in particular tends not to work well the Blogger.
To get started, here's a test post. Please answer one or more of the following questions:
- Would you rather make comments on a blog, or write a term paper?
- Which Old Testament figure do you identify with the most, and why?
- Which is your favorite book of the Old Testament, and why?
