b'CL A SSROOM A PPLIC ATIONOf course, even the best Scripture scholars disagreeSEVEN IMPORTANT QUESTIONSon certain fi ndings and theories, and many questionsFOR INTERPRETING THE BIBLEare still open to debate (such as when a given scriptural text was written or who wrote it). However, by and large, biblical scholarship has shed great light on a modern understanding of the Bible.nThis article is an excerpt fromEncountering Ancient Voices: A Guide to Reading the Old Testament, Second Edition, by Corrine L. Carvalho, PhD (2010). Winona, MN: Anselm Academic.Corrine Carvalho is professor of theology and director of the University of Saint Thomas Luann DOWNLOAD THIS ARTICLEDummer Center for Women. Dr. Carvalho serves FOR YOUR CLASS TO READ:as president of the Society of Biblical Literatures SMP.ORG/ASPIREVOL1 Upper Midwest Region, is active in the Catholic Biblical Association, and is a member of the National Association of Women in Catholic Higher Education.The Catholic Youth Bible:Designed for young people to enter in, be nourishedand be transformed. Learn more and request a review at smp.org/cyb'