BB006-712 - Introduction to the Bible

  • 2,784 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 7
    AQF level
  • Category foundational unit
    A
  • biblical studiesUnit Discipline

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code BB504. Unit exclusions: BB001-512, BB001-712

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

Demonstrate Functional knowledge and understanding of the discipline of biblical theology and interpretation.

B. Be able to

1. Discuss the role of the reader in biblical interpretation

2. Explain the discipline of biblical theology and its effect on biblical interpretation

3. Evaluate contemporary issues in hermeneutics and biblical theology

4. Present Critical evidence-based perspectives on biblical theology and interpretation

C. Be in a position to

1. Applying perspectives from ‘Biblical Theology and Interpretation’ to contemporary Christian life and ministry practice

Content

Part A: The Origins and Nature of the Bible

a. The origins of the Bible, with particular reference to the formation of the biblical canon;

b. The nature of Scripture (e.g. dual authorship, a range of literary genres, unity of the canon);

c. The relationship between the disciplines of 
exegesis, hermeneutics and biblical theology; and the relationship of these disciplines to systematic theology

d. Basic principles of exegesis and hermeneutics.

 

Part B: The Major Contours of the Biblical Narrative

a.Creation, sin, and the effects of the fall (e.g. Genesis 1-11);

b. The Abrahamic covenant (e.g. Genesis 12, 15, 18);

c. The exodus event and the Sinaitic covenant (e.g. Exodus, Hebrews);

d. Conquest and settlement (e.g. Judges/Joshua);

e. Kingship (e.g. 1 and 2 Samuel; 1 Kings 1-12);

f. The division of the kingdom (e.g. 1 and 2 Kings);

g. Exile (e.g. 2 Kings 17; Jeremiah; Ezekiel; Isaiah 40-55);

h. Return and restoration (e.g. Ezra; Nehemiah; Haggai; Zechariah; Malachi);

i. Birth and ministry of Jesus (e.g. Gospels, NT Epistles)
;

j. Death and resurrection of Jesus (e.g. Gospels, NT Epistles)
;

k. Gospel to the world (e.g. Acts, NT Epistles)
;

l. New creation (e.g. Romans 8, 1 Peter 1, Revelation 19-22).

Set Readings

This unit's indicative bibliography is currently being revised. Students should contact their home college for further details at the time of taking this unit.


Prescribed:

ONE of:

Bartholomew, Craig G. and Goheen, M. W., The Drama of Scripture: Finding our Place in the Biblical Story (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2004).


Goldsworthy, G., Christ-Centred Biblical Theology: Hermeneutical Foundations and Principles (Nottingham: Apollos, 2012).

Smith, M., Know the Bible: Christ in All the Scriptures (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, forthcoming 2015)

 

Recommended:

Alexander, T. D., and Gathercole, S., Heaven on Earth: The Temple in Biblical Theology (Carlisle: Paternoster, 2004).

Alexander, T. D. and Rosner, B. (eds). New Dictionary of Biblical Theology (Leicester: IVP, 2000).

Alexander, T. D. From Eden to the New Jerusalem: An Introduction to Biblical Theology.  Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2008.

Barr, J., The Concept of Biblical Theology: An Old Testament Perspective (London: SCM, 1961).

Bartholomew, Craig G. and Goheen, M. W., The Drama of Scripture: Finding our Place in the Biblical Story (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2004).

Bartholomew, Craig G. M. Healy, K. Moller and R. Parry (eds). Out of Egypt: Biblical Theology and Biblical Interpretation. SHS 5 (Milton Keynes: Paternoster, 2004).

Bauckham, R., ‘Reading Scripture as a Coherent Story’ in The Art of Reading Scripture. E. F. Davis & R. B. Hays (eds) (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2003).

Beale, G. K., The Right Doctrine from the Wrong Text? Essays on the Use of the Old Testament in the New (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1994).

Beale, G. K., The Temple and the Church’s Mission: A Biblical Theology of the Dwelling Place of God. NSBT 17 (Leicester: Apollos, 2007).

Childs, B., Biblical Theology in Crisis (Philadelphia: Westminster, 1970).

Childs, B., Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments (London: SCM, 1992).

Dempster, Stephen G., Dominion and Dynasty: A Theology of the Hebrew Bible. NSBT 15 (Leicester: Apollos, 2003).

Gentry, P. J., and S. J. Wellum. Kingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-theological Understanding of the Covenants. (Wheaton: Crossway, 2012).

Gibson, R. J., Interpreting God’s Plan: Biblical Theology and the Pastor. Explorations 11 (Adelaide: Open Books, 1997).

Goldsworthy, G., Christ-Centred Biblical Theology: Hermeneutical Foundations and Principles (Nottingham: Apollos, 2012).

Goldsworthy, G., Preaching the Whole Bible as Christian Scripture: The Application of Biblical Theology to Expository Preaching (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2000).

Griedanus, S., Preaching Christ from the Old Testament: A Contemporary Hermeneutical Method (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1999).

Hafemann, S. J., Biblical Theology: Retrospect and Prospect (Downers Grove: IVP, 2002).

Hamilton, J. M. God's Glory in Salvation through Judgment: A Biblical Theology. (Wheaton: Crossway, 2010).

Hasel, G. F., ‘Proposals for a Canonical Biblical Theology’, AUSS 34.1 (1996), 23-33.

Johnson, D. E., Him We Proclaim: Preaching Christ From All the Scriptures (Phillipsburg: Presbyterian & Reformed, 2007).

Kostenberger, A., and O’Brien, P. T., Salvation To The Ends of the Earth. NSBT 11 (Nottingham: Apollos, 2001).

Kruger, M. J. Canon revisited: establishing the origins and authority of the New Testament books. (Wheaton: Crossway, 2012).

Lawrence, Michael. Biblical Theology in the Life of the Church (Wheaton: Crossway, 2010).

Longman III, T., Literary Approaches to Biblical Interpretation (Grand Rapids: Academie Books, 1987).

Reid, A., Postcard From Palestine: A Hands on Guide to Reading and Using the Bible. 2nd ed. Kingsford: Matthias Media, 1997.

Roberts, Vaughan. God’s Big Picture: Tracing the Story-Line of the Bible (Leicester: IVP, 2003).

Routledge, Robin. Old Testament Theology: A Thematic Approach (Nottingham: Apollos, 2008).

Ryken, L., and Longman III, T. (eds). A Complete Literary Guide to the Bible. (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1993).

Schreiner, T. R. The King in his Beauty: a Biblical theology of the Old and New Testaments. (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2013).

Scobie, C. H. H. ‘The Structure of Biblical Theology’, TB 42:1 (1991), 163-194.

Scobie, C. H. H. The Ways of Our God: An Approach to Biblical Theology (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2003).

Stuhlmacher, P., How To Do Biblical Theology. Princeton Theological Monograph Series 39 (Allison Park, Pa: Pickwick, 1995).

Williams, M.D. Far as the curse is found: the covenant story of redemption, (Phillipsburg: P&R, 2005).

 

Classics:

Baker, D., Two Testaments, One Bible: The Theological Relationship Between the Old and New Testaments. 3rd ed (Nottingham: Apollos, 2010).

Bruce, F.F. The Canon of Scripture. (Downers Grove: IVP, 1988).

Clowney, E. P., Preaching and Biblical Theology (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1961).

Clowney, E. P. The Unfolding Mystery: Discovering Christ in the Old Testament (Leicester: IVP, 1988).

Dumbrell, W.J., Covenant and Creation: A Theology of the Old Testament Covenants, Rev. ed.,  (London: Paternoster, 2013).

Fee, G. D. New Testament exegesis: a handbook for students and pastors. 3rd ed. (Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2002).

Goldsworthy, G., Gospel and Kingdom (Exeter: Paternoster, 1981).

Goldsworthy, G., According to Plan: The Unfolding Revelation of God in the Bible (Leicester: IVP, 1991).

Kaiser, O. and W. G. Kümmel, Exegetical Method: A Student’s Handbook (New York: Seabury, 1981).

Kline, M. G., The Structure of Biblical Authority. (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1981).

Strom, Mark. Days Are Coming: Exploring Biblical Patterns (Rydalmere: Hodder and Stoughton,1989).

Van Gemeren, W., The Progress of Redemption: The Story of Salvation From Creation to the New Jerusalem (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1988).

Vos, G., Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1943. repr. 1963).