Bible Introduction 1 (BA1001L)

Content

As an introduction to the Old Testament this unit offers an overview of the textual, cultural, historical, literary and theological features of the literature of the Old Testament. The student is introduced to topics such as inspiration, the formation of the Old Testament canon, analytical approaches used in biblical studies, and the relation of interpretation to faith in this context.

Learning outcomes

Unit sequence

Prohibited combinations BS1001L The Bible Today A and BS1002L The Bible Today B

Pedagogy

Lectures, tutorials, class presentations

Indicative Bibliography

• The Bible, preferably the NRSV or the TNIV. Please seek advice from lecturer before purchasing a Study Bible edition. (recommended for purchase)

• Steinmann, Andrew E., and Michael Eschelbach. 2015. Called to be God’s people: an introduction to the Old Testament. Abridged ed. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock. (recommended for purchase)

• Anderson, Bernhard W. 1988. The living world of the Old Testament. 4th ed. Harlow, UK: Longman.

• Birch, Bruce C., Walter Brueggemann, Terence E. Fretheim, and David L. Petersen. 2005. A theological introduction to the Old Testament. 2nd ed. Nashville, TN: Abingdon.

• Boadt, Lawrence, Richard Clifford, and Daniel Harrington. 2012. Reading the Old Testament: an introduction. 2nd (revised) ed. New York, NY: Paulist Press.

• Drane, John, 2011. Introducing the Old Testament. 3rd ed. Oxford, UK: Lion.

• Hayes, John Haralson. 1982. An introduction to Old Testament study. London, UK: SCM.

Assessment