OT013-812 - Eighth Century Prophets (Hebrew)

  • 2,976 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 8
    AQF level
  • Category developing unit
    B
  • old testamentUnit Discipline

Prerequisites

LA004-612

Corequisites

OT002-512, OT002-712 or OT003-512, OT003-712

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code OT632. 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 will

A. Know and understand

1. Demonstrate Advanced knowledge and understanding of the contents, themes and character of the Eighth Century Prophets in the Hebrew text

B. Be able to

1. Examine the ‘introductory’ issues in understanding the Eighth Century Prophets

2. Evaluate alternative interpretations of 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

1. 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.

2. 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).