Old Testament Introduction 2 (Onsite)

Lecturer: Ms. Allison Lee

Venue: On Campus
Time: Tuesday, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
3 units

Course Description

A historical, literary and theological survey of wisdom and poetic literature (Job-Song of Songs); the major and minor prophets (Isaiah-Malachi).

Course Objectives

1. Have a firm grasp of the structure, content and theological themes from Job to Malachi.
2. Understand poetic and wisdom literature (Job-Song of Songs) within the context of Israel’s worship, experience and knowledge of Yahweh.
3. Explain the significant roles of the prophets in the history of Israel and Judah
4. Interpret various forms of prophetic proclamations.

Required Textbooks

• Bill T. Arnold, Bryan E. Beyer. Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey, 3rd ed Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2015. (Textbook for undergraduate students)
• C. Marvin Pate, J. Scott Duvall; I Daniel Hays, E. Randolph Richards; W. Dennis Tucker Jr. And Preben Vang. The Story of Israel: A Biblical Theology. Dormers Grove, lVP2004. (Book review for graduate students).
• J. Daniel Hays, Tremper Longman III. The Message of the Prophets: A Survey of the Prophetic and Apocalyptic Books of the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2010 (Optional Textbook for Graduate and Undergraduate Students).
• Raymond D. Dillard, Tremper Longman III. An Introduction to the Old Testament, 2nd Edition. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2006 (Textbook for Graduate Students).
• Eric J. Tully. Reading the Prophets as Christian Scripture : A Literary, Canonical, and Theological Introduction. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2022.

Selected Bibliography

• Bullock, C. Hassell, An Introduction to the OT Poetic Books. Chicago: Moody Press, 1979, 1988.
• C. Hassell Bullock, An Introduction to the Old Testament Prophetic Books. Chicago: Moody Press, 1986.
• Chisholm, Robert B Jr. Handbook on the Prophets: Isaiah: Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel, Minor Prophets. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2009.
• David Peterson, The Prophetic Literature: An Introduction. Louisville:  John Knox Press, 2002.
• Estes, Daniel J, Handbook on the Wisdom Books and Psalms. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2005.
• Gowan, Donal E. Theology of the Prophetic Books: The Death & Resurrection of Israel.  Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 1998.
• John Walton, Victor H. Mathews & Mark W, Chavalas, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament. Grand Rapids: IVP, 2000.
• Koch, Klaus. The Prophets: The Assyrian Period Vol.1 (Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1983).
• Koch, Klaus. The Prophets: The Babylonian Periods Vol. 11 (Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1984).
• Lucas, Ernest C. Exploring the Old Testament: The Psalms and Wisdom Literature. London: SPCK, 2003.
• Matthews, Victor M, Social World of the Hebrew Prophets. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2001.
• McConville, J. Gordon. Exploring the Old Testament. Volume 4: A Guide to the Prophets. Downers Grove: IVP Academic, 2008.
• Peter J. Gentry. How To Read & Understand The Biblical Prophets: Wheaton. Crossway, 2017.
• Redditt, Paul L. Introduction to the Prophets. Grand Rapids: Williams B. Eerdmans, 2008.
• Tully, Eric J, Reading the Prophets as Christian Scripture: A Literary, Canonical, and Theological Introduction. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2022.
• Van Gemeren, Willem A. Interpreting the Prophetic Word: An Introduction to the Prophetic Literature of the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1990

Course Requirements

Attendance

Attendance is mandatory except due to sickness and emergency circumstances beyond the control of students.

Class Schedule