OT004-512 - Genesis, Deuteronomy, Samuel: An Introduction

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  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 5
    AQF level
  • Category foundational unit
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  • old testamentUnit Discipline

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code OT205. Unit exclusions: OT005-508

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

Demonstrate Foundational knowledge and understanding of two of the books of Genesis, Deuteronomy, 1 & 2 Samuel in the English text.

B. Be able to

1. Outline the ‘introductory’ issues in understanding the selected books

2. Trace the key themes and theological teaching of the selected books

3. Comment on the meaning of selected passages of the English text of the selected books

C. Be in a position to

1. Relating the teaching of the selected books to contemporary Christian living and ministry contexts

Content

Prescribed Texts:

  1. Genesis 1–4, 6, 8–9, 11
  2. Deuteronomy 5–8, 12, 16–18
  3. 1 Samuel 1–4, 7–12
  4. 2 Samuel 1–2, 5–7, 15–18, 24

Candidates will complete two of 1, 2, 3, 4. It is acceptable to complete 3 &4, (1 Samuel and 2 Samuel) and not take Genesis or Deuteronomy.

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.


Genesis:

Hamilton, V., The Book of Genesis Chaps 1–17 (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1990).

Hartley, J. E., Genesis (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 2000).

Mathews, K. A., Genesis 1 – 11:26 (Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 1996).

Rogerson, J., Genesis 1–11 (Sheffield: JSOT, 1991).

Wenham, G. J., Genesis 1–15 (Waco, TX: Word, 1987).

 

Deuteronomy:

Harman, A., Deuteronomy (Fearn: Christian Focus, 2001).

Merrill, E., Deuteronomy (Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 1994).

Woods, E. J., Deuteronomy (Downers Grove: IVP, 2011).

Wright, C., Deuteronomy (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1996).

 

1 and 2 Samuel:

Baldwin, J., 1 and 2 Samuel (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 1988).

Bergen, R., 1, 2 Samuel (Nashvile: Broadman & Holman, 1996).

Davis, D. R., 1 Samuel (Fearn: Christian Focus, 2000).

Davis, D. R., 2 Samuel (Fearn: Christian Focus, 1999).

Evans, M., 1 and 2 Samuel (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 2000).

Gordon, R. P., 1 and 2 Samuel (Sheffield: JSOT, 1987).