OT028-812 - The Megillot: the Five Scrolls (English)
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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
Corequisites
OT002-512, OT002-712 or OT003-512, OT003-712
Exclusions
Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code OT642, OT043
Set Text
This unit counts towards the "set text" unit requirements of courses.Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students willA. Know and understand
1. Demonstrate Advanced knowledge and understanding of the contents, themes and cultural and historical backgrounds of the books of the Megillot in the English text
B. Be able to
1. Examine the collection of books referred to as the Megillot
2. Evaluate alternative interpretations of the themes and theological teachings two selected books
3. Exegete selected chapters of the English text from the selected books
C. Be in a position to
1. Applying the teaching of the Megillot to contemporary Christian living and ministry practice
Content
1. Introduction to the Megillot.
2. The reason for the collection.
3. The role of the collection.
4. A basic introduction to the individual books.
5. Detailed study of two books.
6. Textual exegesis.
7. Advanced critical issues.
8. Theological themes.
9. Contemporary application and relevance.
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.
Prescribed:
Two advanced commentaries, one for each of the books studied.
Recommended Readings:
Ruth
Bush, Frederic. Ruth, Esther. WBC. Word, 1996.
Campbell, E.F., Jr. Ruth. AB. Doubleday, 1985.
Gow, Murray D. The Book of Ruth: Its Structure, Theme, and Purpose. Apollos, 1992.
Hubbard, Robert L., Jr. The Book of Ruth. NICOT. Eerdmans, 1988.
Nielsen, Kirsten. Ruth. OTL. Westminster John Knox, 1997.
Sasson, Jack M. Ruth: A New Translation with a Philological Commentary and a Formalist-Folklorist Interpretation. 2d ed. Sheffield, 1989.
Younger, K. Lawson, Jr. Judges/Ruth. NIVAC. Zondervan, 2002.
Esther
Allen, L. and T. Laniak. Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther. NIBC. Hendrickson - Paternoster, 2003.
Baldwin, J.G. Esther. TOTC. IVP, 1984.
*Berlin, Adele. Esther. JPS. Jewish Publication Society, 2001.
Day, Linda M. Esther. Abingdon Old Testament Commentaries. Nashville: Abingdon, 2005.
Fox, Michael V. Character and Ideology in the Book of Esther. University of South Carolina Press, 1991.
Jobes, Karen J. Esther. NIV Application Bible. Zondervan, 1999.
Levenson, Jon D. Esther. OTL. Westminster John Knox, 1997.
Ecclesiastes
Crenshaw, J.L. Ecclesiastes. OTL. Westminster, 1987.
Eaton, Michael A. Ecclesiastes. An Introduction and Commentary. TOTC. IVP, 1983.
Fox, Michael V. A Time to Tear Down and a Time to Build Up: A Rereading of Ecclesiastes. Eerdmans, 1999.
Fox, Michael V. Ecclesiastes. The JPS Bible Commentary. Philadelphia: Jewish Publication Society, 2004.
Gordis, R. Koholeth: The Man and His World. Schocken, 1951.
Krüger, Thomas. Qoheleth: A Commentary. Translated by O.C. Dean, Jr. Edited by Klaus Baltzer. Hermeneia. Fortress, 2004.
Longman, Tremper, III. Ecclesiastes. NICOT. Eerdmans, 1997.
Murphy, Roland E. Ecclesiastes. WBC. Dallas, 1992.
Provan, Iain. Ecclesiastes/Song of Songs. NIVAC. Zondervan, 2001.
Seow, C.-L. Ecclesiastes. AB. Doubleday, 1997.
Whybray, R.N. Ecclesiastes. NCB. Eerdmans, 1989.
Song of Songs
Bergant, Dianne. The Song of Songs. Berit Olam. Michael Glazier, 2001.
Carr, G. Lloyd. The Song of Solomon. An Introduction and Commentary. TOTC. IVP, 1984
Exum, J. Cheryl. Song of Songs. A Commentary. OTL. Westminster John Knox, 2005.
Garrett, Duane, and Paul R. House. Song of Songs/Lamentations. WBC 23B. Nelson, 2004.
Hess, Richard S. Song of Songs. Baker Commentary on the Old Testament Wisdom and Psalms. Baker, 2005.
Keel, Othmar. Song of Songs. Translated by F. J. Geiser. ConC. Fortress, 1994.
Longman, Tremper, III. Song of Songs. NICOT. Eerdmans, 2001.
Murphy, R.E. The Song of Songs. Hermeneia. Fortress, 1990.
Pope, M.H. Song of Songs. AB. Doubleday, 1977.
Provan, Iain. Ecclesiastes/Song of Songs. NIVAC. Zondervan, 2001.
Lamentations
Hillers, Delbert R. Lamentations: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary. Second edition. Doubleday, 1992.
Provan, Iain. Lamentations. New Century Bible Commentary. Eerdmans, 1991.