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A Conversation About Easter and Passover Conversations about Easter and Passover Resources Watch YDS Prof. Joel Baden & Berkeley Dean Andrew McGowan talk about how Passover and Easter represent the defining events of Judaism and Christianity, respectively: the Exodus from Egypt and the resurrection of Jesus. Read more And there was a Cry in Egypt by Arthur Hacker Easter and Passover Bible Study Bible Study YDS Prof. Joel Baden & Berkeley Dean Andrew McGowan present a 4-week study on the history & evolution of the Passover and Easter holidays. Read more Yale Divinity School Learning Beyond the Walls Bible Study,Resources,Webinar Want to take a YDS Introductory Course with a YDS Professor for FREE and on your own time? You can start with Hebrew Bible Interpretation 1 with Dr. Joel S. Baden. Read more

Our Mission

The mission of the Yale Bible Study is to engage clergy and lay audiences in small group Bible study by providing studies of biblical books, deepened by insights from Yale Divinity School professors. These materials form an accessible, free, and deeply thoughtful and informed group Bible study program.

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Old Testament

The first part of the Christian biblical canon, the Old Testament, is based primarily on the twenty-four books of the Hebrew Bible (or Tanakh), a collection of ancient religious Hebrew writings by the Israelites believed by most Christians and religious Jews to be the sacred Word of God.
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New Testament

The New Testament is the second part of the Christian biblical canon, and focuses on the teachings of Jesus and events in first-century Christianity. Christians regard both the Old and New Testaments together as sacred scripture.
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Themed Study

Rather than focusing on a particular book of the Bible, our Themed Studies cover a variety of topics like, how to read the Bible, the history of the Bible, in-depth studies of some of the notable women of the Bible, or seasonal studies.
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Why Study With Us?

World-Renowned Scholars

Yale Divinity School faculty and associates help to make the scriptures come alive through detailed study guides that provide in-depth content to spark conversation and deepen understanding.

Guided Learning

Each lesson in each study includes a video overview with our scholars, a study guide, questions for reflection and discussion, and suggested additional resources to enrich your understanding of the sacred text.

Building Community

The studies are designed to be small group experiences that support the formation of community through shared learning.

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The mission of the Yale Bible Study is to engage clergy and lay audiences in small group Bible study by providing studies of biblical books, deepened by insights from Yale Divinity School professors. These materials form an accessible, free, and deeply thoughtful and informed group Bible study program.
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Discussion Forums are a great way to join a community of individuals and groups who are involved in scholarship and study of the bible. Join today as a study leader and form a group or as an individual to expand your knowledge of your biblical studies.
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