OT002-512 - Old Testament Prophets and Writings

  • 2,784 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 5
    AQF level
  • Category foundational unit
    A
  • old testamentUnit Discipline

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code OT302. Unit exclusions: It is not permitted to enrol in this unit concurrently with OT003-512, OT003-712

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

Demonstrate Foundational knowledge and understanding of the contents, themes and character of the Prophetic books and the Writings

B. Be able to

1. Outline the content and character of the Prophetic books and Writings

2. Describe cultural, historical, religious and literary influences on the Prophetic books and Writings

3. Present Organised evidence-based perspectives on the themes and theology of the Prophetic books and Writings

C. Be in a position to

1. Relating perspectives from ‘Old Testament Prophets and Writings’ to contemporary Christian living and ministry contexts

Content

Section A. Prophetic Books/Latter Prophets

  1. The Book of Isaiah
  2. The Book of Jeremiah
  3. The Book of Ezekiel
  4. The Book of Daniel
  5. The Twelve (at least four in detail)

Section B. The Writings

  1. Chronicles, Ezra and Nehemiah
  2. The Book of Psalms
  3. Wisdom Literature

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:

Satterthwaite, P. E., and J. G. McConville, Exploring the Old Testament, vol. 2: A Guide to the Historical Books (Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 2007).

 

Recommended:

Blenkinsopp, J., A History of Prophecy in Israel (Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1996).

Brueggemann, W., The Prophetic Imagination (Minneapolis: Augsburg Fortress, 2001).

Chisholm, R., Handbook on the Prophets (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2002).

Collins, J. J., The Apocalyptic Imagination: An Introduction to Jewish Apocalyptic Literature (2nd ed.; Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1998).

McConville, G., Exploring the Old Testament Vol. 4; Prophets (London: SPCK, 2002).

Murphy, R. E., The Tree of Life (3rd ed.; Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2002).

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