Winter 2005/Pasadena
OT506
Jacobs
OT506: OLD TESTAMENT EXEGESIS: MINOR PROPHETS. Mignon R. Jacobs.
DESCRIPTION:
- The primary goal of this course is to develop exegetical skills
through exegetical study of the Hebrew text of the Minor Prophets (Book of the
Twelve), in light of particular contextual aspects. Towards this goal, texts
will be analyzed using the methodological principles of concept-, form-,
historical-, redaction, and text-criticism. Specific attention will be given to
systematizing various aspects of the exegetical analysis and discerning these
aspects in modern writings and thoughts.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- Exegetical skills are basic to thorough interpretation of biblical
texts in ministry. Such skills enable informed evaluation of commentaries and
other English translations, and the use of exegetical results as the basis of
theological and hermeneutical reflections.
COURSE FORMAT:
- The course will meet twice weekly in two-hour sessions for lectures
and discussions.
REQUIRED READING:
- Elliger, K. and W. Rudolph, eds. Biblia Hebraica
Stuttgartensia. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1990.
- Floyd, Michael H. Minor Prophets Part 2. The Forms of the Old
Testament Literature 22. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2000.
- McComiskey, T. E., ed. The Minor Prophets: An Exegetical and Expository
Commentary. Vols.1 and 2. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1992 and1993.
- Various books and articles on library reserve.
- See the Biblical Division bibliography "Linguistic and Exegetical Books Required in the Master of Divinity Program" available in the SOT Academic
Advising office.
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.
- Newsome, J. D. The Hebrew Prophets. Louisville: Westminster/John
Knox, 1986.
- Sweeney, Marvin and David W. Cotter, eds. The Twelve Prophets.
Collegeville, Minn.: Liturgical Press, 2000.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Weekly preparation and participation is essential for successful
completion of this course. This preparation will include reading assignments,
translation and exegetical analysis of assigned passages. When announced,
exegetical analysis will be submitted as demonstration of students' application
of exegetical methods and understanding of the book s of the Minor Prophets.
The final grade will be based on attendance, class participation, exegetical
analysis of assigned passages, and an exegetical paper.
PREREQUISITES:
- LG502.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Meets M.Div. core requirement in Old Testament "b" (OTBE).
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- None.