Old Testament History and Literature

Catalog description

This course is a survey of the Old Testament. Beginning with a discussion of topics pertinent to the study of the Old Testament (language, canon, text) and a review of its historical and social contexts, the course then examines in overview fashion the major literary units that form Old Testament: Pentateuch, Prophets and Writings. All the Old Testament books are studied with attention to their purpose and aims, literary forms and structure, and theological content. (This course is also offered through our concurrent credit program.)