Abstract
This subject is a foundational introduction to the contents of the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) and to basic scholarly tools and critical methods used in Old Testament studies. It surveys the formation of the Old Testament, both as a whole and as comprising collections of books, while focusing on selected … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
The contents of Old Testament booksScholarly methods of Old Testament studiesThe historical, cultural and geographical contexts of the Old TestamentThe diverse literary genres within the Old Testament, including Hebrew narrative, poetry and rhetoricExegesis and interpretation of texts from the Pentateuch, Prophets, Writings and ApocryphaOld Testament theology and theological issues in … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment restrictions
Not available to students who have completed subject THL408.
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