OT 7321 - Studies in Old Testament-Hebrew Poetry

Institution:

Amridge University

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Description:

This course is a study of the biblical poetry of the Hebrew Bible, or the Old Testament. It attempts to analyze the various poetic techniques extant in the poetry of the Old Testament, as well as the structure of poetic verse, and the purpose of figurative language, attempting to comprehend how these things contribute to an understanding of the Old Testament text. Examples of all types of biblical poetry of the Old Testament will be studied, e.g., prophetic poetry, the Psalter, wisdom literature, etc. As this course explores representatives of the various genres of poetry in the Old Testament, it surveys the various interpretative methods developed by scholars for the purpose of determining their degree of validity.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

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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