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920-147 Introduction to the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) | |
Note | This subject is available in first semester with ETA only, and in second semester with ETA and UFT. |
Availability | 1st year |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
Coordinator | Dr M Brett (ETA)/Dr H N Wallace (UFT) |
Prerequisites | Special entry conditions apply (see above). |
Semester | 1 and 2 (view timetable) |
Contact | Two 1-hour lectures and a 1-hour tutorial per week |
Subject Description | The subject will introduce students to the literature and history of ancient Israel, and to exegetical method and procedure through the use of selected texts from the Hebrew Bible (often called the old testament). Topics will be selected from the following areas: the diversity of Hebrew traditions, the possible relationships between Hebrew traditions and the history of Israel, an Introduction to modern schools of study, an introduction to the Pentateuch, an introduction to pre-exilic prophecy, Israel's world-view. Students who complete this subject should be able to understand the diversity of the traditions in the Hebrew Bible, exegete selected texts and critically evaluate aspects of the world-view of ancient Israel. |
Assessment | An essay or exegesis of 2000 words, and a 2-hour examination. |
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