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Introduction to the Old Testament

A survey of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament examining its major literary genres, historical contexts, and theological themes. Students explore the Pentateuch, Historical Books, Wisdom Literature, and Prophets within their ancient Near Eastern setting.

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12 Lessons
3 Credits
Self-paced
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Self-Paced

About This Course

A survey of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament examining its major literary genres, historical contexts, and theological themes. Students explore the Pentateuch, Historical Books, Wisdom Literature, and Prophets within their ancient Near Eastern setting.

What You Will Learn

Identify the major literary genres present in the Old Testament and explain their interpretive significance
Situate Old Testament texts within their ancient Near Eastern historical and cultural contexts
Trace the major theological themes that unify the Old Testament narrative
Apply basic hermeneutical principles to the interpretation of Old Testament passages
Articulate the relationship between the Old Testament and the Christian canon as a whole

Prerequisites

No prerequisites required. This course is open to all students.

Course Content

12 lessons · Self-paced estimated

1
The Old Testament: An Overview and Orientation
Preview
2
The Ancient Near Eastern World
Preview
3
Genesis 1-11: Creation, Fall, and Flood
4
Genesis 12-50: The Patriarchs and Matriarchs
5
Exodus and the Liberation Narrative
6
Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy: Law and Covenant
7
Joshua and Judges: Conquest and Chaos
8
The United and Divided Monarchy
9
The Wisdom Literature: Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes
10
The Psalms: Israel's Hymnbook
11
The Major Prophets: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel
12
The Minor Prophets and the Close of the Old Testament Canon
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