OT011-712 - Former Prophets (Hebrew)

  • 2,784 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 7
    AQF level
  • Category developing unit
    B
  • old testamentUnit Discipline

Prerequisites

LA004-612

Corequisites

96cps of study, including 36 cps at AQF level 6; OT001-512, OT001-712 or OT003-512, OT003-712

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code OT431. Unit exclusions: OT010-512, OT010-612, OT010-712, OT010-812

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 will

A. Know and understand

1. Demonstrate Functional knowledge and understanding of the contents, themes and character of the Former Prophets in the Hebrew text

B. Be able to

1. Critically Analyse the ‘introductory’ issues in understanding the Former Prophets

2. Discuss various perspectives regarding the themes, arguments and theological teachings of the Former Prophets

3. Translate and Exegete selected chapters of the Hebrew text of Former Prophets

C. Be in a position to

1. Applying the teaching of the Former Prophets to contemporary Christian living and ministry practice

Content

  1. The theology of the Former Prophets, with special reference to either (a) Joshua and Judges, or (b) 1 & 2 Samuel, or (c) 1 & 2 Kings, including such motifs as prophecy, temple, kingship, the people of God, the Ark of the Covenant, Deuteronomistic History.
  2. Translation and exegesis of the Hebrew text of 1 Samuel 9–11, 2 Samuel 5–7 or comparable passages drawn from either (a) Joshua & Judges, or (b) 1 & 2 Samuel, or (c) 1 & 2 Kings.

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:

Baker, D. W., et al, Faith, Tradition and History (Winona Lake: Eisenbrauns, 1994).

Chisholm, R. B., and D. M. Howard, Interpreting the Historical Books: An Exegetical Handbook (Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2006).

Long, V. P., The Art of Biblical History (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994).

McConville, J. G., Grace in the End (Carlisle: Paternoster, 1993).

Ryken, L. and T. Longman, A Complete Literary Guide to the Bible (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1993).

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

 

Classic:

Campbell, A. F., The Study Companion to Old Testament Literature (Vol. II; Wilmington, DE: Michael Glazier, 1989).

 

Commentaries:

Anderson, A. A., 2 Samuel (Dallas, TX: Word, 1989).

Arnold, B. T., 1 and 2 Samuel (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2003).

Birch, B. C., ‘1 & 2 Samuel’ in The New Interpreter’s Bible (Vol. II, Nashville: Abingdon, 1998).

Brueggemann, W., 1 & 2 Samuel (Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1990).

Cartledge, T. W., 1 and 2 Samuel (Macon, GA: Smyth & Helwys, 2001).

Evans, M. J., 1 & 2 Samuel (Carlisle: Paternoster, 2000).

Gerbrandt, G. E., Kingship According to the Deuteronomistic History (Atlanta: Scholars, 1986).

Klein, R. W., 1 Samuel (Nashville: Nelson, 2008).

McCarter, P. K., 1 Samuel (New York: Doubleday, 1980).

McCarter, P. K., 2 Samuel (New York: Doubleday, 1984).

Peterson, E. H., 1 & 2 Samuel (Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1999).

Polzin, R., Samuel and the Deuteronomist, 1 Samuel (San Francisco: Harper and Row, 1989).

Tsumura, D. T., The Book of 1 Samuel (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2006).

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