Old Testament
Credits: 3.00
A study of the Hebrew language in order to master the basic principles of its grammar (orthography, morphology and syntax). Selected passages of the Old Testament are read. This course is the prerequisite for 1101W.
Credits: 3.00
A study of the Hebrew language in order to master the basic principles of its grammar (orthography, morphology and syntax). Selected passages of the Old Testament are read. Prerequisite 1101F.
Credits: 2.00
This course teaches students how to make use of the text-critical apparatus of the Hebrew Old Testament and the Greek New Testament and equips them to make judgments on the best readings. The student learns about the way the texts of the Bible were written, transmitted, and subsequently became available to us. The course also teaches the students about translation methodology, and thus equips them to assess both today’s versions of the Bible as well as translations of specific texts. Attention is paid to the history of Bible translation and translation philosophies.
Credits: 1.00
Narrative passages are read with due attention given to the Hebrew grammar. Prerequisite: 1101 Old Testament Hebrew.
Credits: 1.00
Narrative passages are read with due attention given to the Hebrew grammar. Prerequisite: 1101 Old Testament Hebrew.
Credits: 3.00
The first part of this course deals with Old Testament History within the context of the history of the ancient Near East. Therefore, it also includes discussions on geographical, archaeological and historiographical subjects. The second part deals with religious and social institutions found in the Old Testament, taking into account the ancient Near Eastern cultural setting.
Credits: 2.00
Selected passages from the Pentateuch are studied, mainly in seminar format with a special emphasis on the text, translation and message. Occasionally an excursus on a subject related to the text is given.
Credits: 1.00
Selected passages from the Prophets are read, with due attention given to the Hebrew grammar. Prerequisite: 1101 Old Testament Hebrew.
Credits: 1.00
Selected passages from the Prophets are read, with due attention given to the Hebrew grammar. Prerequisite: 1101 Old Testament Hebrew.
Credits: 4.00
A study of the origin and specific character of the books of the Old Testament. The authorship, date, contents, structure as well as the special place or purpose of each book is discussed. Attention is also given to the history of the study of Canonics as well as current trends in this field.
Credits: 2.00
Selected passages from one of the Prophets are studied, mainly in seminar format with a special emphasis on the text, its translation and message. Occasionally an excursus on a subject related to the text is given.
Credits: 1.00
An introductory study of the grammar of Biblical Aramaic. Aramaic portions of the Old Testament are studied. A good knowledge of Hebrew is assumed in this course, which will be offered only if feasible. Prerequisite: 1101 Old Testament Hebrew and the permission of the professor.
Credits: 1.00
Selected poetic passages are read with due attention given to the Hebrew grammar. Prerequisite: 1101 Old Testament Hebrew.
Credits: 4.00
A study of the history of God’s revelation in the Old Testament from creation to the end of prophecy. Included in this course is an orientation in and critical discussion of past and current Old Testament theologies.
