Description
An introduction to the Pentateuch (Torah) and Historical Books (Former Prophets) of the Old Testament with an exploration of factors that gave rise to and helped shaped this material. Attention is given to the specific content of these books, to the various literary genres, to methods used in the interpretation of Scripture (source, form, redaction, literary, socio-cultural, canonical, and rhetorical criticism), and to the applicability of archaeological data in reconstructing the ancient world in which the texts arose. Our goal is to seek a deeper understanding of core theological themes within the Judeo-Christian tradition, how these themes relate, and their significance in the church and world today.