NT012-612 - The Epistle to the Hebrews (English)
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2,784 Standard Tuition Fee
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12Credit Points
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0.125 EFT
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6AQF level
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Category developing unitB
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new testamentUnit Discipline
Corequisites
NT001 or NT002 or NT003
Exclusions
NT013, NT006, NT008, NT009 (if the Hebrews option has been taken)Set Text
This unit counts towards the "set text" unit requirements of courses.Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students willA. Know and understand
1. Demonstrate Developing knowledge and understanding of the book of Hebrews in the English text
B. Be able to
1. Analyse the ‘introductory’ issues in understanding Hebrews
2. Reflect Critically on the themes and theological teachings of Hebrews
3. Exegete selected passages of the English text of Hebrews
C. Be in a position to
1. Applying the teaching of Hebrews to contemporary Christian living and ministry practice
Content
- An introduction to Hebrews, including questions of authorship, date, destination.
- The theology of the epistle, including such themes as the old and new covenants, sacrifice, perfection, apostasy, the use of the Old Testament, Christology, cross and ascension, and eschatology
- Exegesis of the English text of Hebrews 1–13
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.
Recommended:
Dunnill, J., Covenant and Sacrifice in the Letter to the Hebrews (Cambridge: CUP, 1993).
Hagner, D. A., Encountering the Book of Hebrews (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2002).
Schenck, K. L., Understanding the Book of Hebrews (Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2003).
Trotter, A. H., Interpreting the Epistle to the Hebrews (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1997).
Commentaries:
Guthrie, G. H., Hebrews (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2007).
Johnson, L. T., Hebrews (Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2006).
Koester, C. R., Hebrews (New York: Doubleday, 2001).
Lane, W. L., Hebrews: A Call to Commitment (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1985).
Lane, W. L., Hebrews (2 Vols; Dallas, TX: Word, 1991).
Pfitzner, V. C., Hebrews (Nashville: Abingdon, 1997).
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Reformed Theological College01/07/202430/08/202430/11/2024On CampusEnquire
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