Daniel (extra credit)

Please read Chapter 1-7 and Chapter 12 of Daniel. What do you see in the stories that might have helped Ancient Israel provide ethical guidance or emotional fulfillment?  What do you see here that show something about how Ancient Israel taught the world "new ways to dream"?

Stories from Genesis (extra credit)

The stories of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and their families have played an important part of Western culture.  Most of you have heard at least some of these stories, but a bit of review might be useful.  Please read through two or three of the stories in Genesis 25-50. Explain how these stories might have helped Ancient Israel with ethical guidance or emotional fulfillment.  Do you see anything here that shows how the people of Ancient Israel helped teach the world "new ways to dream"?