The Old Testament is divided into three large segments. The Pentateuch is centrally concerned with the tabernacle and priestly service at the altar. Joshua conquers the land, which later becomes the realm of the Davidic dynasty. When the northern and southern kingdoms fall to Assyria and Babylon, respectively, Jews are sown into the Gentile world, and Israel remains intact through the word and ministry of prophets. The Old Testament moves from sanctuary to land to world, from priests to kings to prophets.
POPE FRANCIS TO CONFER NEW LAY MINISTRIES FOR FIRST TIME IN ST. PETER’S BASILICA
The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis will confer the ministries of catechist, lector, and acolyte upon lay men and
