Winter 2005/Pasadena
OT502
Jacobs
OT502: HEBREW PROPHETS. Mignon R. Jacobs.
DESCRIPTION:
- This survey course studies the Hebrew 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.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- 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.
COURSE FORMAT:
- The class will meet for lectures and discussion twice weekly in
two-hour sessions for ten weeks.
REQUIRED READING:
- NRSV Bible
- Blenkinsopp, Joseph. A History of Prophecy in Israel. Revised and
enlarged ed. Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1996.
- Newsome, J. D. The Hebrew Prophets. Louisville: Westminster/John
Knox, 1986.
- Rendtorff, R. The Old Testament: An Introduction. Philadelphia:
Fortress, 1991.
- Zimmerli, Walther. The Fiery Throne: The Prophets and Old Testament
Theology. Minneapolis: Fortress, 2003.
- Other books and articles on library reserve.
RECOMMENDED READING:
- Achtemeier, Elizabeth. Preaching from the Minor Prophets: Texts
and Sermon Suggestions. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1998.
- Bellis, Alice Ogden, ed. Many Voices: Multicultural Responses to the
Minor Prophets. Lanham: University Press of America, 1995.
- Bright, John. A History of Israel. 3rd Edition. Philadelphia:
Westminster, 1981.
- Floyd, Michael H. Minor Prophets Part 2. FOTL 22. Grand Rapids:
Eerdmans, 2000.
- Gordon, Robert P., ed. "The Place is too Small for Us": The Israelite
Prophets in Recent Scholarship. Winona Lake, Ind.: Eisenbrauns,
1995.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- 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.
PREREQUISITES:
- None.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Meets M. Div. core requirement in Old Testament "b" (OTB).
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- Yes.