BI 140 - Old Testament History & Literature

Institution:

Emmanuel College - Massachusetts

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Description:

A survey course of the Old Testament. It consists of an introduction to the Old Testament from the standpoints of history, literature, and theology. From the standpoint of history, the Old Testament is overviewed in terms of nine major periods: primeval history, the patriarchal age, the Mosaic period, the Canaan conquest and occupation, the judges, the United Kingdom, the Divided Kingdom, the exile, and the restoration postexilic period. From the standpoint of literature, each book is examined with respect to such issues as date of composition, authorship, structure, and genre. From the standpoint of theology, the content of Old Testament faith is explained in summary fashion and the relationship of the Old Testament to the New Testament revelation of God in Jesus Christ is emphasized.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.emmanuel.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 735-9715

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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