Video - Pitfalls & Promises of Preaching from the Old Testament in the Middle East
Jun 5, 2026
Reflecting on the unique challenges and opportunities experienced by Middle Eastern Christians, Yohanna Katanacho suggests six principles for engaging with Old Testament texts based on how we see Jesus using Scripture in the New Testament.
Yohanna Katanacho, a Palestinian biblical scholar and theologian, explains that while political, religious, and cultural contexts of the Middle East raise unique challenges for the teaching and interpretation of the Old Testament, these inspired texts remain vital to Christian faith and practice. Looking to Jesus's own use of Scripture as an exemplar, he proposes six key principles for discerning how to respond faithfully to the Old Testament's teaching.
This lecture is part of Regent’s Evening Public Lecture series for Summer 2026. Visit rgnt.net/epl to learn more!