Hebrew scriptures

Often called the “Old Testament” by Christians. Using many different kinds of literature, and originating over several centuries, it tells the story of God’s lovingly calling a group of people (the Hebrews/ Israelite/Jews)  to be his own in a special way, through a covenant, how that people responded and that people’s reflections on what this call and response means.  Our calling it the “Old” Testament is in no way meant to convey an idea of its being inferior to the “New” Testament.