OT048-512 - Psalms: An Introduction

  • 2,784 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 5
    AQF level
  • Category foundational unit
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  • old testamentUnit Discipline

Exclusions

Prior to 2020, this unit content was delivered under the unit code OT208. Unit exclusions: OT011-508, OT011-612, OT011-712, OT011-812, OT014-512, OT015-508

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

Demonstrate Foundational knowledge and understanding of two of the books of Psalms, Daniel. Ezra, Isaiah in the English text

B. Be able to

1. Outline the ‘introductory’ issues in understanding the selected books

2. Trace the key themes and theological teachings of the selected books

3. Comment on the meaning of selected passages of the English text of the selected books

C. Be in a position to

1. Relating the teaching of the selected books to contemporary Christian living and ministry contexts

Content

Prescribed texts:

  1. Psalms 2, 8, 16, 19, 22, 46, 51, 73, 99, 137
  2. Daniel 1, 3, 5, 7–10, 12
  3. Ezra
  4. Isaiah 56–61, 65–66

Candidates will complete two of 1, 2, 3, 4.

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.


Psalms:

Allen, L. C., Psalms 101–150 (Rev. ed.; Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2002).

Broyles, C. C., Psalms (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1999).

Bullock, C. H., Encountering the Book of Psalms (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2001).

Craigie, P. C., Psalms 1–50 (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2004).

Mays, J. M. L., Psalms (Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1994).

Wilson, G. H., Psalms Volume 1 (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2002).

 

Daniel:

Baldwin, J., Daniel (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 1978).

Lucas, E. C., Daniel (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2002).

Reid, A., Kingdoms in Conflict (Sydney: AIO, 1993).

 

Ezra:

Blenkinsopp, J., Ezra–Nehemiah (London: SCM, 1988).

Clines, D. J., Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1984).

Kidner, D., Ezra and Nehemiah (Downers Grove IL: IVP Academic, 2009).

 

Isaiah:

Brueggemann, W., Isaiah 40–66 (Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1998).

Childs, B. S., Isaiah (Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2000).

Goldingay, J., Isaiah (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 2001).

Motyer, A., The Prophecy of Isaiah (Leicester: IVP, 1993).

Webb, B. W., The Message of Isaiah (Leicester: IVP, 1996).