The Book of Jeremiah (BA2019Y)

Undergraduate, 18.0 points

Content

This unit will initially offer a general overview of the book of Jeremiah, and then focus on the call narrative in chapter 1, the oracles in chapters 2–6, the Temple sermon in chapters 7 and 26, the confessions of Jeremiah, the so-called ‘scroll of consolation’ in chapters 30–31, and the narrative of the fall of Jerusalem in chapters 37–44, 52. The unit will also consider the difference between the MT and LXX versions, true and false prophecy, prophetic signs, the prophet as intercessor, and prophetic charisma.

Unit code: BA2019Y

Unit status: Archived (New unit)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Undergraduate Level 2

Unit discipline: Old Testament

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Proposing College: Yarra Theological Union

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Learning outcomes

1.

Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the geo-political, religious and ideological context of Jeremiah’s prophecy,
2.

Outline the message of Jeremiah and clearly state the key themes of his preaching,
3.

Show evidence of the integration of key skills in the interpretation of biblical texts
4.

Demonstrate the use of secondary literature, electronic databases and other scholarly literature in student research
5.

clearly identify significant passages in the text of Jeremiah’s prophecy, and reflect theologically on the Book of Jeremiah in relation to other prophetic literature in the Old Testament

Unit sequence

BA1020 and BN1020 or the equivalent

Pedagogy

Lectures, seminars, discussions

Indicative Bibliography

  • Allen, Leslie C. Jeremiah: A Commentary. OTL. Westminster: John Knox, 2008.
  • Blenkinsopp, Joseph. Sage, Priest, Prophet: Religious and Intellectual Leadership in Ancient Israel. Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1995.
  • Brueggemann, Walter. The Theology of the Book of Jeremiah. Cambridge: Cambridge U.P., 2007.
  • Carroll, Robert. Jeremiah. OTL; London: SCM, 1986.
  • Goldingay, John & John Hill, eds. Uprooting and planting: Essays on Jeremiah for Leslie Allen. New York, NY: & T Clark, 2007.
  • Holladay, William L. Jeremiah. Vols 1, 2. Hermeneia; Augsburg, MN: Fortress, 1986, 1989.
  • Jones, Douglas R. Jeremiah: Based on the Revised Standard Version. NCB; Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1992.
  • Lundbom, Jack. The Hebrew Prophets: An Introduction. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2010.
  • ––––––––. Jeremiah 1–20; Jeremiah 21–36; Jeremiah 37–52. Anchor Bible vols 21–21B. New York, NY: Doubleday, 1998–2004.
  • McKane, W. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on Jeremiah. 2 Vols. IBC; Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 1986, 1996.
  • Shead, Andrew G. A Mouth Full of Fire. The Word of God in the words of Jeremiah. NSBT 29; Downers Grove, Il.: Intervarsity Press, 2012.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Essay

3000 word major essay

 0 70.0
Exegesis

1500 word exegetical paper

 0 30.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 1 Nov, 2015

Unit record last updated: 2020-09-11 16:22:21 +1000