Pentateuken

Pentateuch

Förkunskapskrav

Innehåll

A study of the first five books of the Bible, treating historical beginnings, content of the covenant, and worship. Introduces the student to the cultural, geographical, and historical milieu of the Pentateuch.

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As a result of successfully completing this course, the student should be able to:

Knowledge and Understanding  
– identify the various peoples and events in Old Testament history. Compare the biblical narrative with other ancient literature, especially in the areas of the creation, fall, flood, life-span of humans, law, customs, worship, and the concept of deity
– identify by a short statement the major characters in the Pentateuch
– define and/or identify the major geographical regions and phenomena of Palestine and related areas. Be prepared to indicate this material on a map
– state current interpretations of the creation account and be prepared to give supporting evidence for a least one view which the student deems to be most plausible
– give the various dates proposed for the Exodus and defend one date by biblical and extra-biblical evidence.

Skills and Abilities
– discuss the development of Hebrew religion as it is presented in the Pentateuch
– discuss the subject of sacrifice as it relates to the Hebrews. Identify the various forms of sacrifice and their purpose
– discuss the tabernacle, its purpose, meaning, and typology. Include not only the immediate textual interpretation, but later biblical interpretation as well
– identify and discuss key theological concepts in the Pentateuch, sin, promise, covenant, law, sacrifice, and the concept of God and His will for humanity and the world
– identify the most important textual locations for the key theological ideas and events recorded in the Pentateuch.

Assessment and Approach
– investigate the cultural, geographical, and historical milieu of the Pentateuch
– understand and examine the foundational theological concepts of the Pentateuch.