OT013-712 - Eighth Century Prophets (Hebrew)
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2,784 Standard Tuition Fee
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12Credit Points
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0.125 EFT
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7AQF level
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Category developing unitB
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old testamentUnit Discipline
Prerequisites
LA004-612
Corequisites
96cps of study, including 36 cps at AQF level 6; OT002-512, OT002-712 or OT003-512, OT003-712
Exclusions
Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code OT432. Unit exclusions: OT012-512, OT012-612, OT012-712, OT012-812, This unit cannot be taken with the Isaiah option if OT022-612, OT022-712, OT022-812/OT023-612, OT023-712, OT023-812 has been successfully completed.
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 Functional knowledge and understanding of the contents, themes and character of the Eighth Century Prophets in the Hebrew text
B. Be able to
1. Critically Analyse the ‘introductory’ issues in understanding the Eighth Century Prophets
2. Discuss various perspectives regarding the themes and theological teachings of the Eighth Century Prophets
3. Translate and Exegete selected chapters of the Hebrew text of Eighth Century Prophets
C. Be in a position to
1. Applying the teaching of the Eighth Century Prophets to contemporary Christian living and ministry practice
Content
- The theology of the Eighth Century Prophets, including such motifs as prophets and covenant, prophetic eschatology, law and cult, social justice, election, the remnant, foreign nations.
- Translation and exegesis of the Hebrew text of two of the following—Joel, Hosea 1–3, Micah 1–3, Amos 2:6–5:15, and Isaiah 6:1–9:6 (or comparable passages).
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:
Barton, J., Isaiah 1–39 (Sheffield: SAP, 1995).
Blenkinsopp, J., A History of Prophecy in Israel (Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1996).
Carroll, M. D. R., Amos: The Prophet and his Oracles (Louisville: WJK, 2002).
Gordon, R. P. (ed.), The Place is too small for us: The Israelite Prophets in Recent Scholarship (Winona Lake: Eisenbrauns, 1995).
Hasel, G. F., Understanding the Book of Amos (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1991).
Classic:
Petersen, D. L., Prophecy in Israel (London: SPCK, 1987).
Commentaries:
Achtemeier, E., “Book of Joel” in The New Interpreter’s Bible (Vol. 7, Nashville: Abingdon, 1996).
Achtemeier, E., Minor Prophets 1 (Peabody, MA: Hendickson, 1996).
Andersen, F. I. and D. N. Freedman, Micah (New York: Doubleday, 2000).
Barton, J. Joel and Obadiah (Louisville: WJK, 2001)
Blenkinsopp, J., Isaiah 1–39 (New York: Doubleday, 2002).
Brueggemann, W., Isaiah 1-39 (Louisville: WJK, 1998).
Goldingay, J., Isaiah (Peabody: Hendrickson, 2001).
Gowan, D. E., “The Book of Amos”, in The New Interpreter’s Bible (Vol. 7; Nashville: Abingdon, 1996).
Jeremias, J., The Book of Amos (Louisville: WJK, 1998).
Motyer, A., Isaiah (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 1998).
Oswalt, J. N., Isaiah 1–39 (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1986).
Paul, S., Amos (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1991).
Seitz, C. R., Isaiah 1–39 (Louisville: John Knox, 1993).
Simundson, D. J., ‘The Book of Micah’ in The New Interpreter’s Bible (Vol. 7, Nashville: Abingdon, 1996).
Smith, G. V., Amos (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1989).
Stuart, D., Hosea–Jonah (Waco, TX: Word, 1987).
Tucker, G. M., ‘The Book of Isaiah 1-39’, in The New Interpreter’s Bible (Vol.6, Nashville: Abingdon, 2001).
Webb, B. W., The Message of Isaiah (Leicester: IVP, 1996).
Wildberger, H., Isaiah 1–12 (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1991).
Williamson, H. G. M., Isaiah 1-5 (London: T.& T. Clark, 2006).
Yee, G. A., “The Book of Hosea”, The New Interpreter’s Bible (Vol. 7, Nashville: Abingdon, 1996).