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 920-147 MCD-Introduction to the Hebrew Bible

Note

Since this subject may be available at the different institutions in different semesters, students should contact the teaching institution for full details.

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Drs Barry, Brett, Wallace & Raeburn

Prerequisites

Special entry conditions apply (see above).

Semester

1, repeat 2 (view timetable)

Contact

Two 1-hour lectures and a 1-hour tutorial per week

Subject Description

This 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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