OT009-812 - The Pentateuch (Hebrew)
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2,976 Standard Tuition Fee
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12Credit Points
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0.125 EFT
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8AQF level
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Category developing unitB
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old testamentUnit Discipline
Prerequisites
LA004-612
Corequisites
OT001-512, OT001-712 or OT003-512, OT003-712
Exclusions
Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code OT630. Unit exclusions: OT008-512, OT008-612, OT008-712, OT008-812
Set Text Hebrew
This unit counts towards the "set text" unit requirements of courses, and the original language set text requirement of the Master of Divinity.Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students willA. Know and understand
1. Demonstrate Advanced knowledge and understanding of the contents, themes and character of the Pentateuch in the Hebrew text
B. Be able to
1.Examine the ‘introductory’ issues in understanding the Pentateuch
2. Evaluate alternative interpretations of the themes and theological teachings of the Pentateuch
3. Translate and Exegete selected chapters of the Hebrew text of the Pentateuch
C. Be in a position to
1. Applying the teaching of the Pentateuch to contemporary Christian Christian living and ministry practice
Content
1. The theology of the Pentateuch with special reference to one or two of the five books of the Pentateuch, especially such themes as covenant, law, land, grace, holy war, people of God, blessing and cursing.
2. Translation and exegesis of the Hebrew text of Genesis 1-3 and Deuteronomy 5-7, or comparable passages, drawn from the books of the Pentateuch.
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.
Theological Themes and Traditions
Recommended:
Alexander, T. D. and D. W. Baker (eds), Dictionary of the Old Testament: Pentateuch (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2003).
Alexander, T. D., From Paradise to Promised Land (2nd ed.; Grand Rapids: Baker, 2002).
Balentine, S. E., The Torah’s Vision of Worship (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1999).
Barker, P. A., The Triumph of Grace in Deuteronomy (Carlisle: Paternoster, 2004).
Hamilton, V., Handbook on the Pentateuch (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2005).
Wenham, G., Exploring the Old Testament Vol. I; The Pentateuch (London: SPCK, 2003).
Wolf, H., An Introduction to the Old Testament Pentateuch (Chicago: Moody Publisher, 2007).
Commentaries
Alter, R., Genesis: Translation and Commentary (New York: Norton, 1996).
Brett, M., Genesis (London: Taylor & Francis, 2007).
Brueggemann, W., Deuteronomy (Nashville: Abingdon, 2001).
Christensen, D. L., Deuteronomy 1:1-21:9 and 21:10-34:12 (2 Vols; Dallas, TX: Word, 2001–2002).
Clements, R. E., Deuteronomy (Sheffield: JSOT, 1989).
Clements, R. E., ‘Deuteronomy’ in The New Interpreter’s Bible, Vol.II (Nashville: Abingdon, 1998).
Fretheim, T. E., ‘Genesis’ in The New Interpreter’s Bible (Vol. I; Nashville: Abingdon, 1994).
Hamilton, V., The Book of Genesis Chapters 1–17 (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1990).
Hartley, J. E., Genesis (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 2000).
McConville, J. G., Deuteronomy (Leicester: Apollos, 2002).
McKeown, J., Genesis (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2008).
Nelson, R. D., Deuteronomy (Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2002).
Rogerson, J. W., Genesis 1–11 (Sheffield: JSOT, 1990).
Sarna, N., Genesis (Philadelphia: Jewish Publication Society, 1989).
Turner, L. A., Genesis (Sheffield: Sheffield Academic Press, 2000).
Waltke, B., Genesis (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2001).
Weinfeld, M., Deuteronomy 1–11 (New York: Doubleday, 1991).
Wenham, G., Genesis 1–15 (Waco, TX: Word, 1987).
Westermann, C., Genesis 1–11 (Minneapolis: Augsburg, 1984).
Wright, C., Deuteronomy (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1996).
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