A study guide is provided in this syllabus to assist the student in preparing for. The bible history, old testament by alfred edersheim volume i the world before the flood, and the history of the patriarchs preface dates of events introduction chapter 1 creation man in the garden of eden the fall chapter 2 cain and abel the two ways and the two races chapter 3 seth and his descendants the race of cain. Han introduction to the old testament poetic books. Old testament survey an overview of the old testament, tracing its teaching with respect to historical background and literary character. Course description this course focuses on how to apply and teach the historical books of the old testament, covering joshua through esther. All biblical passages which reference law, scripture, or books of moses. The old testament historical books joshua esther charlotte glaze 20170217t08. Bs116 old testament survey ii a survey of the poetic and.
In its current form, the collection of the old testament books was completed by the first century b. This course will survey the historical, literary, cultural and theological heritage in. To this end the student will identify and analyze the various factors that crucially impacted judaisms foundation and historical development and the develop ment of its literature. Be103ol syllabus for sp 17 version 1 dallas theological seminary. Ot historical books syllabus page 1 of 2 for everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. Old testament survey preliminary bible information cbi practical doctrine page 5 preliminary bible information i. The student will have a general historical and geographical understanding of the lands of the bible. Prisk, pages 110 introduction to the bible and 109151 the premonarchy joshua, judges and ruth. Hassell bullock, an introduction to the old testament poetic books, rev. Course content may be changed, term to term, without.
The question then arises as to the books of which the old testament properly consists. Demonstrate their knowledge of certain major motifs, themes, and critical issues in the poetic and prophetic books of the old testament. The course will also treat the historical contexts in which the bible emerged, and the bibles role as canonical scripture in judaism and christianity. Register for this tuition free online bible class by clicking on this link old testament survey course syllabus. There are twelve books in this part of the old testament. Can the books of which it was originally composed be certainly iden tified. This course will survey the historical application and the theological content of most, if not all of the old testament books. These books were composed at different times and places but have been arranged in a sequence that tells the story of gods people from the occupation of canaan through the rise and fall of the northern and southern kingdoms. The third principle of bible study is to study the definition of prophets in the old testament. Theyre listed in the order they show up in protestant bibles.
The student will identify the historical books of the old testament. Students are required to read the historical and poetic books in a. Old testament survey course syllabus page 5 of 7 week eight. The lessons emphasize practical application, as well as on giving a working knowledge of the books. The old covenant scriptures and the new covenant scriptures. The course will also treat the historical contexts in which the bible emerged, and the bibles role as canonical scripture in judaism and christianity nb. And are they the same that are now in the old testament as we possess it, and neither more nor less. A wide range of methodologies, including source criticism and the historicalcritical school, tradition criticism, redaction criticism, and literary and canonical. The historical background of the writing prophets is found first in the history of the jewish nation, then in the history of the gentile nations that were totalitarian dictatorships at the times of the fall of. Course description an exposition of the historical books 1 samuel through esther, job, proverbs, ecclesiastes, and song of solomon, with emphasis on the biblical theology of these books, their genre, and application. Outlines and literature for private study and the class room we have reached a new era in bible study. Explore the two great historical works of the old testament the prophetic history of joshua through second kings, and the priestly history of first chronicles through nehemiahas well as the books of ruth and esther.
The nations of the orient are rising from their slumbers. If the student completes all the assigned reading in accordance with the reading schedule, he will receive a 98%10% of grade. Syllabus old testament survey mission training center. This course will provide an overview of the entire old testament, placing every book in its proper context and showing the progressive revelation of gods plan for mankind from the garden of eden through the postexilic period. Gain an understanding of the old testament books as scripture while being. Jan 31, 2011 old testament poetic books, 1 this semester i am teaching a class entitled old testament poetic books. This is answered by tracing in succession the old testament as it was accepted by the jews, as it was sanctioned by our lord and. Old testament survey 2 joshua thru esther historical books professor. David howard, an introduction to the old testament historical books moody, 2007. Become familiar with certain theological beliefs and covenants based upon the content of the poetic and historical books. The old testament historical books joshuaesther richard. This electronic version of his work is from an edition that appeared in 1890 which contains all seven volumes. Syllabus for bib 332 old testament historical books.
The required courses give students the skills necessary for such work as follows. Ot 625 historical books of the old testament bauer spring, 1999 i. Syllabus bi6625 studies in old testament historical books 3 11 applying history reflection blog. The following books are not required reading but are helpful supplementary resources for those who want to gain. Unpublished syllabus, detroit baptist theological seminary, 2011. Your participation in the discussions will be very important to our mutual growth and learning. November 1, 2018 the historical books part 3 read pages 319357. Pentateuch and former prophets, an online graduatelevel course designed to expand your understanding of foundational theological concepts introduced in the old testament, which will inform interpretation of all of scripture. Old testament survey syllabus mission training center center for applied lutheran leadership call 1 page syllabus old testament survey 1 course. Prophetic books of the old testament job malachi 2. A survey and analysis of the historical books of the old testament in the light of ancient near eastern history and historiography. Introduction to the old testament hebrew bible open. Aug 07, 2016 here you can find quick, 3minute guides to every book of the old testament.
Sample syllabus for use with drane, introducing the old. Topics include apologetics, biblical worldview, character development, charity. Articulate the significance of genesis 111 as the primeval historical and theological. Course content may be changed, term to term, without notice. Syllabus for introduction to the old testament 15 week semester notes to instructors are in red. The major divisions of this history are outlined in the lecture schedule in this syllabus. Please note that this is a preliminary syllabus march 25 that may be subject to minor. This course examines the old testament hebrew bible as an expression of the religious life and thought of ancient israel, and a foundational document of western civilization. The historical books record the events of israels history, beginning with the book of joshua and the nations entry into the promised land until the. October 25, 2018 the historical books part 2 test two read pages 217318 week nine. The purpose of the department of old testament studies is to equip students to do accurate exegetical work in the old testament and to expound the old testament in their ministries, with the goal of meeting contemporary needs.
This course will enable the student to develop a critical per spective on the development of judaism and its texts. What can we learn about sharing the gospel from john 1. Prophecies regarding jesus in the old testament historical books. A wide range of methodologies, including source criticism and the historical critical school, tradition criticism, redaction criticism, and literary and canonical. The canon william henry green digitized by ted hildebrandt, gordon college, 2006. Driver, an introduction to the literature of the old testament 9th ed. The course content includes introductions to the various books. General description this course seeks to strengthen the student in the inductive method of biblical study, and to direct this interpretive approach to the historical books of the old testament.
The historical books of the bible span israels history. Historical books i term paper choose one of the following topics for a 23 page paper. In order to give you a glimpse of what an entry level course is like at dbts, i wanted to do a series of blog posts summarizing most of my lectures. Northern baptist seminary ot 302ol the former prophets.
Michael grisanti is professor of old testament at the masters seminary where his scholarly interests include deuteronomy, old testament theology, biblical ethics, the prophets. Old testament survey trinity college of biblical studies. Explore the two great historical works of the old testamentthe prophetic history of joshua through second kings, and the priestly history of first chronicles through nehemiahas well as the books of ruth and esther. The bible history old testament by alfred edersheim 1890 the bible history, old testament by alfred edersheim was originally published 18761887 in seven volumes. This course is an indepth study of 1st and 2nd samuel. The student will write a 2500 minimum word interpretive commentary on the old testament ot book of jonah, in current turabian format, that will include the following major components. Introduction to the old testament hebrew bible open yale.
From the storybooks of our childhood to the latest blockbuster movie, a good story has the ability to create drama with words, capturing our attention and imagination. By the end of the course students will have read major portions of the old testament that highlight the various themes listed below, as well as selected readings from handouts. This course is a survey of the major books and ideas of the hebrew bible commonly called the old testament. Old testament survey 2 joshua thru esther historical books. We also recommend you have a copy of the bible so you can read the old testament books of genesis through kings. The student will describe the chronological events of old testament history.
Here you can find quick, 3minute guides to every book of the old testament. In general, the old testament is essential to the way western civilization has long thought and talked about god, as well as ethics, justice, and the nature of the world. Joshua, judges, ruth, 1 samuel, 2 samuel, 1 kings, 2 kings, 1 chronicles, 2 chronicles, ezra, nehemiah, esther. Course description an exposition of the historical books 1 samuel through esther, job, proverbs, ecclesiastes, and song of solomon, with emphasis on the biblical theology of. The bible is full of stories, with some of the best known found in the old testament historical books. These books were composed at different times and places but have been arranged in a sequence that tells the story of gods people from the occupation of canaan through the.
Syllabus bi6625 studies in old testament historical. The student will be able to identify the author and historical events of the pentateuch. Sample syllabus for use with drane, introducing the old testament, 3e fortress, 2011 1 sample a. Ot500 old testament survey gordonconwell theological seminary.
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