Course Content
Course Content
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Course Objectives
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Introduction
Unit. 2 -The Value of Biblical Backgrounds in Scripture interpretation
In this week we discover aspects of biblical backgrounds including the historical setting, topography, language, literature and archeology.
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The Role of Background Studies in Biblical Interpretation
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Reading and Sample Reading Reports (Templates)
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Importance of Historical and Cultural Contexts in Scripture
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Role Biblical Backgrounds Studies Learning Activity
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The Importance of Historical Backgrounds in Biblical Interpretation
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Biblical Background Quiz 1
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Importance of Historical Backgrounds in Biblical Interpretation Quiz 2
Books: The-IVP-Bible-Background-Commentary-Old-Testament-John-H.-Walton-Victor-H.-Matthews-et all
This books serve as a window to the Israelite culture by offering insight into the Israelite or ancient Near Eastern way of thinking, this book can help biblical students as interpreters avoid erroneous conclusions of Bible texts.
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Links 🔗
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Sample Reading Reports
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Reading Report Uploads
Unit 2: Geography of the Bible- The Land of Israel: Topography, Climate, and Regions
The geography of the Land of Israel—its topography, climate, and regions—profoundly impacted the lives of its inhabitants and the occurrences described in the Bible. Comprehending this geography enhances our interpretation of Scripture by offering context for the narratives, doctrines, and prophecies anchored in this territory.
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Assignments
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The Geography of Israel
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The Geography of Israel learning Activity- Flashcards
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The Geography of Israel learning Activity- Match
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Geography and Climate of Israel – Quiz 6
Unit 3: Ancient Near Eastern Context of the Old Testament
Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Canaan were centers of ancient civilization, each contributing unique cultural and religious innovations.
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Ancient Near Eastern Context of the Old Testament
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Learning Activity 1
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Learning Activity 2
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Learning Activity 3: Flash
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Learning Activity 4: Match
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The Ancient Near Eastern Context of the Old Testament Quiz 4
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Ancient Near Eastern Context of the Old Testament- Quiz 5
Unit 4; The Patriarchal Period
The Patriarchal Period, set in the early 2nd Century BCE, represents both biblical Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and ancient Near Eastern social norms. Characterized of nomads and semi-nomads’ clans, and family headship/tribal authority shared with many regional cultures, where familial and kinship ties shaped social and economic organization.
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The Context of the Patriarchal Period
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The Patriarchal Period
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An Overview of the Abrahamic Covenant
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Patriarchal Period Learning activity- Flashcards
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Patriarchal Period Learning activity: Match
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Patriarchal Period Chronology Quiz.
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Historical Context of the Patriarchal Period in Israel Quiz 7
Unit 5.History and Cultural Context of the Exodus
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Historical/Cultural Context of the Exodus
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Historical Context of the Exodus Leaning Activity – Flashcards
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Historical Cultural Context of the Exodus Learning Activity- Match
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The Historical and Cultural Context of the Exodus- Quiz 8
Unit 6: Israelite Neighbors
Ancient Israel was not an isolated people, they lived in contact with other people. In this unit we explore the Israel's neighborhood.
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Israelite Neighbors: Canaan
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Assyrian and Babylonians
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Canaan Learning Activity-Flashcards
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Canaan Learning Activity-Match
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Assyria Learning Activity-Flashcards
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Assyria Learning Activity-Match
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Babylonia Learning Activity-Flashcards
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Babylonia Learning Activity-Match
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Canaan, Assyrian and Babylonian Influence on Biblical Israel- Quiz 9.
Unit 7: Greece and Rome in Israel’s Historical Contexts
Unit 8: Intertestamental Period
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Key Features of the Intertestamental Period
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Theological Themes of the Intertestamental Period
Unit 9: The Roman World of the New Testament
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The Roman Empire: Politics, culture, and religion
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The Jewish context: Pharisees, Sadducees, and Essenes
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