DESCRIPTION:

This survey course studies the prophetic literature, namely, the Former Prophets (Joshua-Kings) and the Latter Prophets (Isaiah-Malachi). It examines the historical, theological, literary, and canonical perspectives of selected texts as well as the prophetic traditions that inform and shape the Hebrew Prophets.

The primary goals of the course is to promote understanding of God's specific involvement in human history (as seen the prophetic literature) and to facilitate use of the texts in light of their significance for contemporary perspectives on divine revelation, ethics, spirituality, and justice.

The class will meet for lectures and discussion twice weekly in four-hour sessions for five weeks.

NRSV Bible.

Blenkinsopp, Joseph. A History of Prophecy in Israel. Revised and Enlarged. Louisville: Westminster/John Knox, 1996.

Floyd, Michael H. Minor Prophets Part 2. FOTL 22. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2000.

Newsome, J. D. The Hebrew Prophets. Louisville: Westminster/John Knox, 1986.

Rendtorff, R. The Old Testament: An Introduction. Philadelphia: Fortress, 1991.

Other books and articles on library reserve.

Bright, John. A History of Israel. 3rd Edition. Philadelphia: Westminster, 1981.

Gordon, Robert P., ed. "The Place is too Small for Us": The Israelite Prophets in Recent Scholarship. Winona Lake, Ind.: Eisenbrauns, 1995.

Weekly preparation, attendance, and participation are required components of the course. The final grade will also be based on attendance and participation, a term paper, mid-term, and a final exam.

None.

Meets M. Div. core requirement in Old Testament "b" (OTB).

Yes.