This guide is designed to support Fayetteville Technical Community College students enrolled in REL 211: Introduction to the Old Testament and REL 212: Introduction to the New Testament. These courses provide a survey of key biblical texts—focusing on the Hebrew Bible in REL 211 and the writings of early Christianity in REL 212—while emphasizing literary, historical, archaeological, and cultural analysis.
Here, you’ll find resources to help you locate primary texts and scholarly commentary, understand the historical and cultural background of biblical literature, and apply critical thinking skills in your reading and interpretation. The FTCC Library is here to help you succeed in your coursework, so don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.
Bible translations render the original languages of the Bible (typically Greek & Hebrew) into modern languages, like English. Here are some English Bible translations from the academic to the more accessible, easier-to-read translations.
