Pentateuch

Semester:
Summer 2020
Start Date:
Monday, June 1, 2020 to Friday, July 24, 2020
Day:
Online Only
Discipline:
Biblical
Online:
Yes
Instructors:
Credits:
1
WYB2101HF
Summary:

Context is crucial to effective biblical interpretation in both the academy and the church. Consequently, this course will survey the first five books of the Old Testament with an emphasis on the historical background, ancient near eastern context, and literary structure of each book of the Pentateuch. Students will examine past approaches to important interpretive cruxes in the history of interpretation and will formulate their own approaches. The course emphasizes the ongoing canonical reading and application of the Pentateuchal materials throughout Israel's history, as well as the theological impact of these books. Many of the issues touched on in the Pentateuch have relevance to the life and ministry of the church. As a result, the course will challenge students to reflect on the theological and practical implications of select Pentateuchal passages in order to consider their application to life in the 21 st century.

Course Prerequisites
WYB1008H