OT Introduction (OT600)

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A study of general introduction, including the Old Testament’s inspiration, text, canon, chronology, and historical setting as well as exposure to the various disciplines of OT study and evaluation of the major critical theories. Note that the issues of special introduction are considered in individual English Bible classes. 3 hours

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Lecture 1 – What is OTI?
Lecture 2 – Inspiration
Lecture 3 – Preservation
Lecture 4 – Textual Criticism (Part 1)
Lecture 5 – Textual Criticism (Part 2)
Lecture 6 – Translation Issues
Lecture 7 – Translation Issues; Canon
Lecture 8 – Canon
Lecture 9 – Introduction to Source Criticism
Lecture 10 – Source Recognition; History of Documentary Theory
Lecture 11 – Wellhousen’s History; Documentary Theory Proof Text
Lecture 12 – Dates of OT Books
Lecture 13 – Dates of OT Books (cont’d)
Lecture 14 – Issues of Special Introduction; Genesis
Lecture 15 – Genesis: Creation Issues
Lecture 16 – Date of Exodus
Lecture 17 – Date of Exodus (cont’d)
Lecture 18 – Date of Exodus (cont’d)
Lecture 19 – Archeological Data and Exodus
Lecture 20 – Final Pentateuch Remarks; Joshua’s Long Day
Lecture 21 – Jepthah’s Vow
Lecture 22 – Synopsis of Form Criticism
Lecture 23 – Critical Views of Former Prophets
Lecture 24 – Critical Views of Minor Prophets
Lecture 25 – Comments on Archeology (paper)
Lecture 26 – Imprecatory Psalms
Lecture 27 – Miscellaneous Wisdom