OT519
Cole
OT519: JOSHUA, JUDGES, SAMUEL, KINGS. Robert L. Cole.
DESCRIPTION:
- This course will examine the content and structure of the Former
Prophets of the Hebrew Bible, better known as Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and
Kings. Analysis of how each book structures its content will serve as a basis
for understanding its message. Attention will also be given to the shaping of
the Former Prophets as a whole within the canon of the Hebrew Bible. These
surveys of a broader scope will serve as a framework for exegesis of selected
passages from this corpus.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- These canonical texts were preserved because of their relevance to
future generations. Through study of their content, shape, and language, the
same timeless message can be accurately discerned and communicated to the
present age.
COURSE FORMAT:
- The class will meet for four hours, twice weekly, for lecture,
Hebrew reading and exegesis.
REQUIRED READING:
- Alter, Robert. The Art of Biblical Narrative. New York:
Basic Books, 1981.
- Brown, F., S. R. Driver, and C. A. Briggs. A Hebrew and English Lexicon
of the Old Testament with an Appendix Containing the Biblical Aramaic.
Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1906.
- Elliger, K. and W. Rudolph, eds. Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia.
Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1983.
- Selected articles on library reserve.
RECOMMENDED READING:
- Alter, Robert and Frank Kermode. The Literary Guide to the
Bible. Cambridge: Harvard University Press.
- Bright, John. A History of Israel. 3rd ed. Louisville:
Westminster/John Knox, 1981.
- Childs, Brevard. Introduction to the Old Testament as Scripture.
Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1979.
- Rendtorff, Rolf. The Old Testament: An Introduction. Philadelphia:
Fortress, Press, 1986.
- Ryken, L. and T. Longmann, III. A Complete Literary Guide to the
Bible. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1993.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Preparation for weekly readings.
- Exegetical paper (1 Sam. 16:1-13).
- Final examination.
PREREQUISITES:
- LG502.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Meets M.Div. core requirement in Old Testament "b" (OTBE).
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- Yes.