OT016-812 - Wisdom Literature (English)

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

Corequisites

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

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code OT624. Unit exclusions: OT017-508, OT017-612, OT017-712, OT017-812

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

1. Demonstrate Advanced knowledge and understanding of the contents, themes and character of Old Testament Wisdom Literature in the English text

B. Be able to

1. Examine the ‘introductory’ issues in understanding Old Testament Wisdom Literature

2. Evaluate alternative interpretations of the themes and theological teachings of Old Testament Wisdom Literature

3. Exegete selected chapters of the English text of Old Testament Wisdom Literature
 

C. Be in a position to

1. Applying the teaching of Old Testament Wisdom Literature to contemporary Christian living and ministry practice

Content

1. Wisdom literature and traditions:

a. Wisdom in the Old Testament and the Ancient Near East in its social settings;

b. Wisdom in Old Testament theology, with special reference to the book of Job: the doctrines of God and humanity, creation, the fear of God, retribution and moral order.

2. Exegesis of the English text of Job 1–2, 9–10, 14, 19, 28, 38–42; Ecclesiastes 1–4, 12 (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:

Blenkinsopp, J., Sage, Priest, Prophet: Religious and Intellectual Leadership in Ancient Israel (Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2000).

Clifford, R. J. (ed.), Wisdom Literature in Mesopotamia and Israel (Atlanta: SBL, 2007).

Curtis, E. M. and J. J. Brugaletta, Discovering the Way of Wisdom (Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2004).

Fyall, R. S., Now My Eyes Have Seen You: Images of Creation and Evil in Job (Leicester: Apollos, 2002).

Hunter, A., Wisdom Literature (London: SCM, 2006).

Longman, T., III and P. Enns (eds), Dictionary of the Old Testament: Wisdom, Poetry and Writings (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2008).

Lucas, E., Exploring the Old Testament Vol. III; The Psalms and Wisdom Literature (London: SPCK, 2003).

Murphy, R. E., The Tree of Life (3rd ed.; Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2002).

 

Commentaries:

Balentine, S. E., Job (Macon, GA: Smyth & Helwys, 2006).

Clines, D. J. A., Job 1–20 and 21-37 (Dallas, TX: Word, 1989, 2006).

Garrett, D., Proverbs/Ecclesiastes/Song of Songs (Nashville: Broadman, 1993).

Habel, N. C., The Book of Job (London: SCM, 1985).

Hartley, J. E., The Book of Job (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1988).

Krüger, T., Qoheleth (Minneapolis: Fortress, 2004).

Longman, T., III, The Book of Ecclesiastes (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1998).

Murphy, R. E., Ecclesiastes (Dallas, TX: Word, 1992).

Seow, C. L., Ecclesiastes (New York: Doubleday, 1997).

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