The
course studies the religious historical background of Ancient Israel and her
neighbors, methods of interpreting law and writings of the Old Testament,
issues in Ancient Israelite religion and the contents of the Pentateuch and the
Writings of the Old Testament. The
course also discusses the relevance of the books in question to the current
theological milieu. The course also looks at various methods of studying the
Bible evaluating them. The course also looks at issues like the Patriarchal
traditions, the Covenant and the settlement traditions in light of the Bible
and the scholars. The course also looks at the origins, roles and functions of
the Israelite prophets.
- Lecturer: Givemore Benesi