RELB 103: Survey of the Law & Writings of the Old Testament 2 Credits
By Mary Mercy
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About Course
This course introduces students to the Old Testament’s Law and Writings (historical texts, Psalms, and Wisdom Literature). It examines the preliminary elements of the texts within the Old Testament categories of the Law and Writings. This overview comprises a study of the authorship, historical context, and themes of the texts within the Law and Writings division.
Course Content
Course Outline/Syllabus
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Course Outline Content
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After Lecture Assignment
Books
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Key Themes of the Old Testament A Survey of Major Theological Themes (David E. Graves)
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Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey (Bill T. Arnold, Bryan E. Beyer)
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Old Testament Survey: The Message, Form, and Background of the Old Testament, 2nd Edition (William Sanford LaSor, David Allan Hubbard).
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Nelson’s Old Testament Survey: Discovering the Essence, Background & Meaning of Every Old Testament Book.
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Old Testament by Joe
Unit 1; Introduction to the Old Testament
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Overview of divisions (Law, Prophets, Writings); Canon formation; Historical background
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Zoom Lecture Summary
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Zoom Lecture Summary
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Reading Report Assignment
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After Lecture Assignment
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Pre-lecture Assignment
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Old Testament Foundations Quiz
Unit 2: The Pentateuch: Genesis Overview
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Genesis: Creation, Fall, Covenant with Abraham; Themes of promise and redemption
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The Toledot Structure of Genesis – Account of/Generations of/Family of
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Reading Report Assignment
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After Lecture Assignment
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Genesis Overview Quiz
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Genesis Overview Quiz
Unit 3: Exodus and Leviticus
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The Exodus narrative; Mosaic covenant
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Leviticus: Laws, rituals, and holiness
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Reading Report Assignment
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After Lecture Assignment
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Unit 3: Exodus and Leviticus Quiz
Unit 4: Numbers and Deuteronomy
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Numbers: Wilderness journey; Covenant renewal; Leadership of Moses
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Reading Report Assignment
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After Lecture Assignment
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Deuterononmoy
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Unit 4: Numbers Quiz
Unit 5: Theological Themes in the Law
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Theological Themes of the Torah / Pentateuch
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Theological Themes of the Torah / Pentateuch (copy)
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The Sanctuary
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Reading Report Assignment
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After Lecture Assignment
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Unit 5 Quiz: Theological Themes in the Law
Unit 6: Historical Books Overview
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Joshua–Kings; Israel’s settlement, monarchy, and exile
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The Danger of Allegorizing the Historical Narratives
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Reading Report Assignment
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After Lecture Assignment
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Unit 6 Quiz
Unit 7: Ruth, Ezra, Nehemiah, Chronicles
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Historical Books after Kings: Memory, Restoration, and Identity
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Historical Background of Ruth, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Chronicles
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Reading Report Assignment
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After Lecture Assignment
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Unit 7. Quiz
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Post-Exilic Historical Books Quiz
Unit 8: Introduction to the Writings
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Introduction to the Writings: Poetry, Wisdom, and the Formation of Faith
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Reading Report Assignment
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After Lecture Assignment
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Writings: Psalms and Proverbs Quiz
Unit 9: The Book of Psalms
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The Book of Psalms: Israel’s Theology in Prayer and Song
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Types of Psalms: lament, praise, thanksgiving, royal; Use in worship Vs Prescriptive Doctrine
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Reading Report Assignment
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After Lecture Assignment
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Psalms: Theology, Worship, and Interpretation
Unit 10: Proverbs and Wisdom Literature
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Introduction to Proverbs and Wisdom Literature
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Reading Report Assignment
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After Lecture Assignment
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Proverbs and Wisdom Literature Quiz
Unit 11: Job and Ecclesiastes
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The problem of suffering and meaning of life; Theological reflections
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Reading Report Assignment
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After Lecture Assignment
Unit 12: Song of Solomon and Theological Integration
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Love poetry and covenant imagery; Integrating Law and Writings in theology
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Reading Report Assignment
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After Lecture Assignment