NT012-812 - The Epistle to the Hebrews (English)

  • 2,976 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 8
    AQF level
  • Category developing unit
    B
  • new testamentUnit Discipline

Prerequisites

NT002-512, NT002-712 or NT003-512, NT003-712

Corequisites

NT002-512, NT002-712 or NT003-512, NT003-712

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code NT622. Unit exclusions: NT013-508, NT006-512, NT008-512, NT009-508 (if the Hebrews option has been taken), NT013

Set Text

This unit counts towards the "set text" unit requirements of courses.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

1. Demonstrate Advanced knowledge and understanding of the book of Hebrews in the English text.

B. Be able to

1.Examine the ‘introductory’ issues in understanding Hebrews

2. Evaluate alternative interpretations of 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

Candidates are required to learn and employ exegetical methods of modern critical scholarship. 

Candidates may not take any unit in which they repeat material completed in another unit. 

1. An introduction to Hebrews, including questions of authorship, date, destination.

2. 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.

3. 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.

 

General Studies:

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).

 

Classic:

Isaacs, M. E., Sacred Space: An Approach to the Theology of the Epistle to the Hebrews (Sheffield: SAP, 1992).

Lane, W. L., Hebrews: A Call to Commitment (Peabody: Hendrickson, 1985).

 

Commentaries:

Attridge, H., The Epistle to the Hebrews .(Philadelphia: Fortress, 1989).

de Silva, D. A., Perseverance in Gratitude: A Socio–Rhetorical Commentary on the Epistle “to the Hebrews” (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2000).

Guthrie, G. H., Hebrews (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1998).

Johnson, L. T., Hebrews: A Commentary (Louisville: Westminster/John Knox, 2006).

Koester, C. R., Hebrews (New York: Doubleday, 2001).

Lane, W. L., Hebrews (2 Vols; Dallas, TX: Word, 1991).

Pfitzner, V. C., Hebrews (Nashville: Abingdon, 1997).

Witherington, B., III. Letters and Homilies for Jewish Christians: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary on Hebrews, James and Jude. (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 2007).

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