FD 9312 - Research Methods of Old Testament Criticism

Institution:

Amridge University

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Description:

This course is a study of the history of Old Testament criticism, with an emphasis on the more recent developments in contemporary and traditional biblical scholarship. The course is research oriented in order to prepare the student to understand the difficulties and problems associated with both the traditional approach and modern critical approaches. The study will give careful attention to the early tradition regarding Mosaic authorship of the Pentateuch, and then study other claims (source criticism-also known as the Documentary Hypothesis; form criticism; redaction criticism; oral tradition also known as tradition criticism; canonical criticism; and literary criticism). The course will include the study of selected topics beyond the Pentateuch. Several of the topics are listed here: (1) chronology; (2) the conquest of Canaan; (3) Deuteronomistic History; (4) the historicity of Samuel and Kings; (5) textual problems; and (6) alleged contradictions. The course is also designed to aid the student in confronting significant interpretive problems. The student will be introduced to a wide variety of Near Eastern literature and will be trained to make critical comparisons with the Old Testament. (Old Testament emphasis)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.amridgeuniversity.edu

Phone Number:

(334) 387-7000 ext 7528

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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