Part 1. Breaking the new atheist spell
From Dawkins to Marcion : countering scepticism and atheism
The character and scope of the Old Testament : countering a bad press
Meeting Dawkins head-on : texts in Genesis
Homing in on Hitchens (and Dawkins) : Exodus, Numbers and legal texts
Countering Dawkins : texts in the 'histories'
Part 2. Engaging with the Old Testament
The writings : a neglected corner of the Old Testament
The prophets : a more convincing source of morality?
Back to the Pentateuch and historical books : the power of story
Questioning the history of Israel : scepticism within the academy
A Christian perspective on the Old Testament
