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MD IV UNIT O UTLINES

D EPARTMENT OF B IBLE AND L ANGUAGES

L ANGUAGES (LA)

LA001 Introduction to Biblical Hebrew

StatusElective

ExclusionsStudents cannot also take LA002, nor take this unit withor after LA003A / LA003B.

Learning Outcomes(a) To familiarise candidates with the fundamental

structures of Biblical Hebrew.

(b) To enable candidates to make proper use ofcommentaries on the Hebrew text and to be able toconsult lexica and grammars for exegetical

purposes.(c) To enable candidates to appreciate the fundamentals

of translation of the biblical texts into English.

ContentTypical areas to be covered would include:1 The place of Hebrew among Semitic languages:

historical relationships; lexical and grammaticalcorrespondence.

2 The writing system: the Hebrew alphabet, Palaeo-

Hebrew and square script; the vowel system;Masoretic notations.3 Grammatical essentials: for example, the “roots”;

noun forms and relationships the verbal “aspects”;the “stems” of the verbal system; syntax (wordorder, clause types, use of infinitives) with respect tothe use of Hebrew lexica, concordances andcommentaries based on the Hebrew text.

Bibliography

Prescri bed texts and r eference work s: Kittel, R. (ed.), Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia

(Stuttgart: Württemberg Bible Society, 1990).Holladay, W. L., A Concise Hebrew and Aramaic

Lexicon of the Old Testament (Leiden: Brill, 1989).Joüon, P. and T. Muraoka, A Grammar of Biblical

Hebrew (rev. ed.; Rome: Editrice Pontificio InstitutoBiblico, 2006).

Recommended readings:Chisholm, R. B. Jr., From Exegesis to Exposition: A

Practical Guide to Using Biblical Hebrew (GrandRapids: Baker, 1998).

Kelley, P. H., Biblical Hebrew: An IntroductoryGrammar (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1996).

Seow, C. L., A Grammar for Biblical Hebrew (Rev.ed.; Nashville: Abingdon, 1995).

LA002 Introduction to New Testament Greek

StatusElective

Exclusions

Students cannot also take LA001, nor take this unit withor after LA004A / LA004B.

Learning Outcomes(a) To familiarise candidates with the fundamental

structures of New Testament Greek.(b) To enable candidates to make proper use of

commentaries on the Greek text and to be able toconsult lexica and grammars for exegetical

purposes.(c) To enable candidates to appreciate the fundamentals

of translation of the biblical texts into English.

ContentTypical areas to be covered would include:1 The emergence and character of Koine Greek.2 The main features of accidence, grammar and

syntax; the alphabet, pronunciation; the Greek verb(tense, aspect, voice, mood); the participle; basicsyntax (word order, emphasis, prepositionalconstructions, purpose and result clauses); and

parsing with respect to the use of Greek lexica,concordances, commentaries on the Greek text andother grammatical and exegetical tools.

Bibliography

Prescr ibed texts and reference work s: Aland, B., K. Aland, et al (eds), The Greek New

Testament (4 th ed.; Stuttgart: UBS, 1994).Trenchard, W. C., A Concise Dictionary of New

Testament Greek (Cambridge: CUP, 2003).Wallace, D. B., Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics

(Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996).

Recommended readings:Countryman, L. W., The New Testament is in Greek.

A Short Course for Exegetes (Grand Rapids:Eerdmans, 1993).

Goodrick, E. W., Do It Yourself Hebrew and Greek (Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 1980, 2002 repr).

Merritt, M. A., New Testament Greek for Laymen: An Introductory Grammar (Lanham, MD: UPA,2002).

Mounce, W. D., Greek for the Rest of Us (GrandRapids: Zondervan, 2003).

LA003A Biblical Hebrew A

StatusElective

ExclusionsStudents cannot also take LA001 with or after this unit


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Learning Outcomes(a) To impart to candidates a solid working knowledge

of the Hebrew language as used in the HebrewBible, up to at least half way through one standardgrammar of Biblical Hebrew;

(b) To introduce students to the textual critical

apparatus of the Hebrew Bible.

ContentTypical areas to be covered would include anintroduction to Biblical Hebrew through completion ofat least the first half of a standard Hebrew grammar(e.g., Kelley, Ross, Seow).

Bibliography

Reference works: Brown, F., G. A. Driver and S. Briggs, A Hebrew &

English Lexicon of the Old Testament (Peabody,

MA: Hendrickson, 1974, 1996 repr).Clines, D. J. A., The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew

(8 Vols; Sheffield: Sheffield Phoenix, 1993–) [Vols.7-8 forthcoming].

Joüon, P. and T. Muraoka, A Grammar of Biblical Hebrew (rev. ed.; Rome: Editrice Pontificio InstitutoBiblico, 2006).

Koehler, L. and W. Baumgartner, (Rev. byBaumgartner, W. and J. J. Stamm et al ), The Hebrewand Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament (Leiden:Brill, 1994–2000).

Scott, W. R., A Simplified Guide to BHS, with H. P.Ruger, An English Key to the Latin Words &

Abbreviations and Symbols of BHS (North RichlandHills, TX: Bibal, 1987).

Wonneberger, R., Understanding BHS: A Manual forthe Users of Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia (Rome:Pontifical Biblical Institute, 1990).

Recommended readings:Chisholm, R. B. Jr, From Exegesis to Exposition: A

Practical Guide to Using Biblical Hebrew (GrandRapids: Baker, 1998).

Cook, J. A., and R. D. Holmstedt, Ancient Hebrew. AStudent Grammar (Toronto: University of Toronto,2007).

Kelley, P. H., Biblical Hebrew: An IntroductoryGrammar (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1996).

Martin, J. D. (ed.), Davidson’s Introductory HebrewGrammar (27 th ed.; Sheffield: Continuum, 1993).

Practico, G. D. and M. V. Van Pelt, Basics of Biblical Hebrew and Workbook (Grand Rapids: Zondervan,2001).

Ross, A. P., Introducing Biblical Hebrew (GrandRapids: Baker, 2001).

Seow, C. L., A Grammar for Biblical Hebrew (Rev.ed.; Nashville: Abingdon, 1995).

LA003B Biblical Hebrew B

StatusElective

Pre-requisites

Students must have completed LA003A.

Exclusions Students cannot also take LA001 with or after this unit.


of the Hebrew language as used in the HebrewBible;

(b) To give candidates experience in translating BiblicalHebrew: basic translation skills, including the use oflexical aids; familiarity with textual criticalapparatus.

ContentTypical areas to be covered would include:1 An introduction to Biblical Hebrew through

completion of a standard Hebrew grammar (e.g.,Lambdin, Ross, Weingreen).

2 Translation of selected chapters of the OldTestament in the light of the listed aims (e.g.,Genesis 1–3, or passages of comparable length anddifficulty).

Bibliography(For reference works and recommended readings refer

to LA003A).

Prescr ibed texts:Kittel, R. (ed.), Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia

(Stuttgart: Württemberg Bible Society, 1990).Schenker, A., et al., Biblia Hebraica Quinta (Stuttgart:

Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 2004- ) (fasciclesappearing regularly).

LA004A New Testament Greek A

StatusElective

ExclusionsStudents cannot also take LA002 with or after this unit


of New Testament Greek, its grammar and syntax,at least up to half way through one standardgrammar of New Testament Greek.

(b) To introduce candidates to the textual apparatus printed in the UBS Greek New Testament in anelementary way.


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ContentTypical areas to be covered would include completion ofat least the first half of a standard introduction to NewTestament Greek (e.g. Duff, Stevens, Mounce).

Bibliography

Reference works: Bauer, W., W. F. W. Danker, F. Arndt and F. W.

Gingrich, A Greek-English Lexicon of the NewTestament and Other Early Christian Literature (3 rd ed.; Chicago: University of Chicago, 2000).

Mounce, W. D., The Analytical Lexicon to the Greek New Testament (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1993).

Rogers, C. L. Jr. and C. L. Rogers, The New Linguisticand Exegetical Key to the Greek New Testament (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1998).

Trenchard, W. C., The Student’s Complete VocabularyGuide to the Greek New Testament (Grand

Rapids: Zondervan, 1992).Zerwick, M. and M. Grosvenor, An Analysis of the

Greek New Testament (Rome: Biblical Institute,1981, 1996 repr).

Recommended readings:Black, D. A., Learn to Read New Testament Greek

(expanded ed.; Nashville: Broadman, 1994).Black, D. A., It’s Still Greek to Me (Grand Rapids:

Baker, 1998).Duff, J., Elements of New Testament Greek

(Cambridge: CUP, 2005).Mounce, W. D., Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar

(Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2003).Powers, B. W., Learn to Read the Greek New

Testament with Student Workbook (5 th ed.;London: SPCK, 1995).

Stevens, G. L., New Testament Greek (2 nd ed.;Lanham, MD: UPA, 1997).

Stevens, G. L., New Testament Greek Primer (Eugene,OR: Cascade, 2004).

Wallace, D. B., The Basics of New Testament Syntax: An Intermediate Greek Grammar (Grand Rapids:Zondervan, 2000).

LA004B New Testament Greek B

StatusElective

Pre-requisitesStudents must have completed LA004A.

Exclusions Students cannot also take LA002 with or after this unit


of New Testament Greek, its grammar and syntax;(b) To complete introducing students to the textual

apparatus printed in the UBS Greek NewTestament;

(c) To give students experience in translating NewTestament Greek.

ContentTypical areas to be covered would include:1 Completion of standard introduction to New

Testament Greek (e.g. Duff, Stevens, Mounce).2 Translation of selected passages of the New

Testament (e.g. Mark 1–4, Philippians, or passagesof comparable length and difficulty).

Bibliography(For reference works and recommended readings referto LA004A).

Prescr ibed texts:Aland, B., K. Aland, et al (eds), The Greek New

Testament (4 th ed.; Stuttgart: UBS, 2000). Nestle, E., E. Nestle, et al ., Novum Testamentum

Graece (27th

ed.; Stuttgart: DeutscheBibelgesellschaft, 1993).

LA010 Intermediate Greek

StatusElective

Pre-requisitesLA004A and LA004B

Learning Outcomes(a) Enhance the vocabulary range of the student so as to

ease the frustration of constant reliance on lexicalaids

(b) Further the study of the grammatical forms and todemonstrate the exegetical significance of theseforms

(c) Further develop NT translation by set exercisesworking with grammatical forms

(d) Widen exposure to Koine Greek by the means oftranslation of selected texts

Content

Typical areas to be covered would include:1 The study of Greek grammar and syntax at a level

more advanced than that undertaken in LA004.2 Translation of at least four chapters taken from:

(a) The Septuagint (LXX); or(b) Sections of the Greek NT not otherwise

covered in the students’ course; or(c) Non-biblical early Christian literature; or(d) The equivalent in the form of Hellenistic or

Graeco-Roman papyrus documents.

Bibliography(Refer to LA004A and LA004B for basic texts)

Prescribed texts:Aland, B., K. Aland, et al (eds), The Greek New

Testament (4 th ed.; Stuttgart: UBS, 2000).


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Nestle, E., E. Nestle, et al ., Novum TestamentumGraece (27 th ed.; Stuttgart: DeutscheBibelgesellschaft, 1993).

Reference work s:Aland, K., K. Aland and E. F. Rhodes, The Text of the

New Testament (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1987).Bauer, W., F. W. Danker, F. Arndt and F. W.

Gingrich, Greek-English Lexicon of the NewTestament and Other Early Christian Literature (3 rd ed.; Chicago: Univ. of Chicago, 2000).

Brooks, J. A. and C. L. Winbery, A Morphology of New Testament Greek (Lanham, MD: UPA,1994).

Conybeare, F. C. and St. G. Stock, Grammar ofSeptuagint Greek: With Selected Readings,Vocabularies, and Updated Indexes (Peabody:Hendrickson, 2001; based on 1905 edition).

Fanning, B. M., Verbal Aspect in New Testament

Greek (Oxford: Clarendon, 1990).Horsley, G. H. R., New Documents Illustrating Early

Christianity , vols.1-5 (North Ryde: AHDRCMacquarie University, 1981-1989).

Llewellyn, S. R., New Documents Illustrating EarlyChristianity , vols.6-9 (North Ryde: AHDRCMacquarie University, 1992-2002).

Lust, J., E. Eynikel and K. Hauspie, Greek-English Lexicon of the Septuagint , rev.ed. (Stuttgart:Deutsche Biblegesellschaft, 2003).

McKay, K. L., A New Syntax of the Verb in NewTestament Greek (New York: Peter Lang, 1994).

Moule, C. F. D., An Idiom-Book of New Testament

Greek (2nd ed.; Cambridge: Cambridge Univ.Press, 1959, repr. 1971).

Mounce, W. D., The Morphology of Biblical Greek (Grand Rapids: Michigan, 1994).

Muraoka, T., A Greek-English Lexicon of theSeptuagint, Chiefly of the Pentateuch and theTwelve Prophets (Louvain: Peeters, 2002).

Porter, S. E. and D. A. Carson, Biblical Greek Language and Linguistics: Open QuestionsCurrent Research (Sheffield: SheffieldAcademic, 1993).

Porter, S. E., Verbal Aspect in the Greek of the NewTestament (New York: Peter Lang, 1989).

Rahlfs, A. and R. Hanhart (ed.), Septuaginta (2nd rev.ed.;Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesesllschaft, 2006).

Wallace, D. B., Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics(Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996).

Wikgren, A., E. C. Colwell and R. Marcus, HellenisticGreek Texts (Chicago: Univ. of Chicago, 1947).

Young, N. H., Syntax Lists for Students of NewTestament Greek (Cambridge: CUP, 2001).

Zerwick, M., Biblical Greek Illustrated by Example (Rome: Biblical Institute, 1981, 1996 repr).

Zerwick, M. and M. Grosvenor, Grammatical Analysisof the Greek New Testament (3 rd ed.; Rome:Pontifical Biblical Institute, 1988).

Recommended readings:Greenlee, J. H., Introduction to New Testament

Criticism (rev. ed.; Peabody: Hendrickson, 1995).

Metzger, B. M. and B. D. Ehrman, The Text of the NewTestament. Its transmission, corruption andrestoration (4th ed.; New York: OUP, 2005).

Metzger, B. M., A Textual Commentary on the Greek New Testament (2nd ed.; Stuttgart: UBS, 1994).

Mounce, W. D., Graded Reader of Biblical Greek

(Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996).Porter, S. E., Idioms of the Greek New Testament (2nd

ed.; Sheffield: SAP, 1994).Scott, B. B., Reading New Testament Greek (Peabody,

MA: Hendrickson, 1993).Wegner, P. D., The Journey from Texts to

Translations (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1999).Young, R. A., Intermediate New Testament Greek

(Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 1994).

LA011 Intemediate Hebrew

StatusElective


Learning outcomes:The aims of this unit are to:(a) enhance the vocabulary range of the student so as

to ease the frustration of constant reliance onlexical aids

(b) further the study of grammatical forms and todemonstrate the exegetical significance of theseforms

(c) further develop OT translation by set exercisesworking with the grammatical forms

(d) widen exposure to Biblical Hebrew by means oftranslation of selected texts

Content:1 Reading of a standard reference grammar2 Translation and grammatical analysis of four

chapters such as Exodus 1-4, Joshua 1-4 Judges13-16, Ruth 1-4 or other passages of similarlength and difficulty from, for example, the Dead

Sea Scrolls or Rabbinic texts

Bibliography(Refer to LA003A and LA003B for basic texts)

Prescr ibed texts: Kittel, R. (ed.), Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia

(Stuttgart: Württemberg Bible Society, 1990).Schenker, A., et al ., Biblia Hebraica Quinta (Stuttgart:

Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 2004- ) (fasciclesappearing regularly).

Reference works:Brown, F., G. A. Driver and S. Briggs, A Hebrew &

English Lexicon of the Old Testament (Peabody,MA: Hendrickson, 1974, 1996 repr).


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Clines, D. J. A., The Dictionary of Classical Hebrew (8 Vols; Sheffield: Sheffield Phoenix, 1993–)[Vols. 7-8 forthcoming].

Joüon, P. and T. Muraoka, A Grammar of Biblical Hebrew (rev. ed.; Rome: Editrice PontificioInstituto Biblico, 2006).

Koehler, L. and W. Baumgartner, (rev. byBaumgartner, W. & J. J. Stamm et al ), The

Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the OldTestament (Leiden: Brill, 1994–2000).

Pelt, M. and G. D. Pratico, The Vocabulary Guide to Biblical Hebrew (Grand Rapids: Zondervan,2003).

Scott, W. R., A Simplified Guide to BHS, with H. P.Ruger, An English Key to the Latin Words &

Abbreviations and Symbols of BHS (NorthRichland Hills, TX: Bibal, 1987).

van der Merwe, C. H. J., J. A. Naudé and J. H. Kroeze, A Biblical Hebrew Reference Gramma r

(Sheffield: Sheffield Academic Press, 1999).Wonneberger, R., Understanding BHS: A Manual for

the Users of Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia (Rome: Pontifical Biblical Institute, 1990).

Recommended readings:Arnold, B. T. and J. H. Choi, A Guide to Biblical

Hebrew Syntax (Cambridge: CUP, 2003).Tov, E., Textual Criticism of the Hebrew Bible

(rev.ed.; Minneapolis: Fortress, 2001).Waltke, B. K. and M. O’Connor, An Introduction to

Biblical Hebrew Syntax (Winona Lake:Eisenbrauns, 1990).

Williams, R. J., Williams’ Hebrew Syntax (3 rd ed.;Toronto: University of Toronto, 2007).

Würthwein, E. and E. F. Rhodes, The Text of the OldTestament (2nd ed.; Grand Rapids: Eerdmans,1995).

LA689 Languages Seminar

StatusElective

Pre-requisitesTo be determined on a seminar-by-seminar basis,linked to content and focus

Learning outcomes:(a) Develop a program of study that explores in depth a

specific language topic or theme;(b) To give candidates the opportunity to develop co-

operative research skills, so that candidates candiscover new skills and implement them in theirresearch;

(c) Enable candidates to explore the application of thechosen language topic so that candidates can relatethese to personal and pastoral needs, including thetranslation and interpretation of biblical translations.

Content:The choice of the topic or theme to be studied is left toapproved institutions but must have staff and librarysupport sufficient to sustain the unit. The coursecoordinator is responsible for submitting for approval a

proposed unit outline along with assessment plans to the

moderator for Languages.

The unit is taught, conducted as a seminar involvingclass discussion as well as lectures and individualreading. The unit is not an individual research topic. Itis strongly recommended that the unit include set readingnot covered elsewhere in the candidates’ course.

1. The total amount of work expected is that equivalentto an essay of approximately 6,000 words;

2. Candidates must demonstrate a thorough grasp ofthe language issues involved;

3. Assessment should be designed to encourageexploration of the personal and pastoral implicationsof languages discerned in candidates’ learning;

4. Units approved for the Master of Arts (Theology orMinistry) may be used as the basis for this unit,adjusted appropriately to reflect major level MDivstudy for students enrolled in the Master of Divinity.

Bibliography None

O LD T ESTAMENT (OT)

OT501 and OT502 Old Testament

Uni t D escriptions:These two units form the foundation upon which allfurther study of the Old Testament builds. The primaryconcern is to provide an overview of key features ofthe content of the books of the Old Testament, alongwith overall historical framework as provided by thatliterature. Students will interact with major criticalissues, recognising that detailed consideration of thesewill be given in advanced units. The study isundertaken in the light of the various ancient contexts ofthe biblical narrative, illustrated by modernarchaeological findings.

In covering the variety of literature it is not intendedthat all potential issues be handled in detail. Within the

balance of the overall aims, lecturers are free to selectwhat issues to focus on in each book. Thus in somecases Ancient Near Eastern background and the impactof archaeological findings will be important, in otherssignificance of literary form and relevance forinterpretation, while commonly to the fore will be keytheological motifs. Lecturers will be free to select theorder in which material is covered. Also, if desired,some discussion of books not explicitly mentionedmay be included, while maintaining relative

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of approximately 60% and 40%. Examinationquestions are to be set from each of Sections A and B.

Learning Outcomes(a) To assist candidates acquire an overall acquaintance

with the text of the Old Testament, as one of the two

primary documents of biblical studies and Christianministry;

(b) To provide candidates with an overview of thecontents of literature in the Old Testament, takinginto account the nature of that literature and majorcritical issues;

(c) To give candidates an overall historicalframework within which to interpret the books ofthe Old Testament;

(d) To ensure that candidates have an appreciation ofthe appropriate Ancient Near Eastern background(cultural, religious and archaeological) and itssignificance for understanding the Old Testament;

(e) To provide candidates with an understanding ofmajor theological themes of the Old Testament andtheir significance for Christian theology;

(f) To enable candidates to begin a more detailedexploration of some aspects of Old Testamentstudies;

(g) To consider the implications of the Old Testamentfor Christian life and thought.

Recommended Readings:

OT501 and OT502 Old Testament

General WorksCandidates should consult relevant articles in standard

bible dictionaries, such as:Alexander, T. D. and D. W. Baker (eds), Dictionary of

the Old Testament: Pentateuch (Downers Grove,IL: IVP, 2003).

Arnold, B. T. and H. G. M. Williamson (eds), Dictionary of the Old Testament: Historical Books(Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2005).

Alexander, T. D. and B. S. Rosner, et al (eds), New Dictionary of Biblical Theology (Downers Grove,IL: IVP, 2000).

Bromiley, G. W. (ed.), International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (4 Vols; Rev ed.; Grand Rapids:Eerdmans, 1988).

Freedman, D. N. (ed.), The Anchor Bible Dictionary (6Vols; New York: Doubleday, 1992).

Freedman, D. N. (ed.), The Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2000).

Longman, T., III and P. Enns (eds), Dictionary of theOld Testament: Wisdom, Poetry and Writings (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2008).

Sakenfeld, K., et al (eds), The New Interpreter’s Dictionary of the Bible, 5 vols. (Nashville:Abingdon, 2006- ) [Vols. 4-5 forthcoming].

AtlasesAharoni, Y. and M. Avi-Yonah (eds), The Carta Bible

Atlas (4 th ed.; Jerusalem: Carta, 2002).Dowley, T. (ed.), The Baker Atlas of Christian History

(Grand Rapids: Baker, 1997).

Mittmann, S. and G. Schmitt (eds), Tübingen Bible Atlas (Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 2001).

Pritchard, J. B. and L. M. White (eds), HarperCollinsConcise Atlas of the Bible (New York:HarperCollins, 2000).

Rainey, A. F. and R. S. Notley, The Sacred Bridge:

Carta’s Atlas of the Biblical World (Jerusalem:Carta, 2006).

Roaf, M., Cultural Atlas of Mesopotamia and the Ancient Near East (New York: Facts on File,1990).

Candidates should become famil iar with texts relatedto the Old Testament. These include:Bienkowski, P. and A. Millard, Dictionary of the

Ancient Near East (London: British Museum/Philadelphia: Univ. Of Pennsylvania, 2000).

Beyerlin, W., Near Eastern Religious Texts Relating tothe Old Testament (London: SCM, 1978).

Charlesworth, J. H., Old Testament Pseudepigrapha (2Vols; New York: Doubleday; CUP, 1983–1985).

Hallo, W. W. and K. L. Younger Jr., The Context ofScripture (3 Vols; Leiden: Brill, 2002).

Pritchard, J. B. (ed.), Ancient Near Eastern Texts (3 rd ed.+ supplement; Princeton: Princeton University,1955–1969).

ArchaeologyAharoni, Y., Archaeology of the Land of Israel

(Philadelphia: Westminster, 1982).Currid, J. D., Doing Archaeology in the Land of the

Bible (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1999).

Hoerth, A. J., Archaeology and the Old Testament(Grand Rapids: Baker, 1998).

Kitchen, K. A., On the Reliability of the Old Testament(Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2003).

Mazar, A., Archaeology of the Land of the Bible (NewYork: Doubleday, 1990).

Stern, E., Archaeology of the Land of the Bible , vol. 2(New York: Doubleday, 2001).

Walton, J. H., V. H. Matthews and M. W. Chavalas, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: OldTestament (Downers Grove: IVP, 2000).

Journals: Near Eastern Archaeology and Biblical Archaeology Review

Old Testament I ntroductionBrueggemann, W., An Introduction to the Old

Testament: The Canon and Christian Imagination (Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2003).

Collins, J. J., Introduction to the Hebrew Bible (Minneapolis: Fortress, 2004).

Davies, P. and J. Rogerson, The Old Testament World(2nd ed.; Louisville: WJK / London: T. & T. Clark,2005).

Dumbrell, W., The Faith of Israel (2nd ed.; GrandRapids: Baker, 2002).

Flanders, H. J., et al , People of the Covenant (4 th ed.; New York: OUP, 1996).

Hill, A. E. and J. H. Walton, A Survey of the OldTestament (2nd ed.; Grand Rapids: Zondervan,2000).


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Hill, A. E. and J. H. Walton, A Survey of the OldTestament (3 rd ed.; Grand Rapids: Zondervan,2009).

La Sor, W. S., et al , Old Testament Survey (2nd ed.;Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1996).

Old T estament H istoryAlbertz, R., A History of Israelite Religion in the Old

Testament Period (2 Vols; Louisville: WestminsterJohn Knox, 1992).

Bright, J., A History of Israel (4 th ed, Philadelphia;Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2000).

Coogan, M. D. (ed.), The Oxford History of the BiblicalWorld (New York: OUP, 1998).

Kaiser, W., A History of Israel (Nashville: Broadman &Holman, 1998).

Miller, J. M. and J. H. Hayes, A History of Ancient Israel and Judah (2nd ed; Philadelphia:Westminster, 2006).

Provan, I., V. P. Long and T. Longman, III, A Biblical History of Israel (Louisville: Westminster JohnKnox, 2003).

Old Testament TheologyBirch, B. C., et al , A Theological Introduction to the Old

Testament (Nashville: Abingdon, 1999).Brueggemann, W., Theology of the Old Testament

(Minneapolis: Fortress, 1997).Goldingay, J., Old Testament Theology (Vols. 1 and 2;

Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2003 and 2006).House, P. R., Old Testament Theology (Downers Grove,

IL: IVP, 1998).

Martens, E. A., God’s Design (2nd ed.; Grand Rapids:Baker; Apollos, 1994).

Ollenburger, B. C. (ed.), Old Testament Theology: Flowering and Future (Vol. I, Rev. ed.; WinonaLake: Eisenbrauns, 2004).

Wright, C. J. H., Old Testament Ethics for the People ofGod (Leicester: Inter-Varsity Press, 2004).

Wright, C. J. H., The Mission of God (Nottingham:Inter-Varsity Press, 2006).

Old Testament I nstituti ons and Reli gionBiale, D. (ed.), Cultures of the Jews (New York:

Shocken 2002).King, P. J. and L. E. Stager, Life in Biblical Israel

(Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2002).de Vaux, R. and J. McHugh, Ancient Israel: Its Life and

Institutions (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997).

OT501 Old Testament Foundations

StatusCore

Learning outcomes(a) To assist candidates acquire an overall acquaintance

with the text of the Old Testament, as one of the two primary documents of biblical studies and Christianministry;


(c) To give candidates an overall historicalframework within which to interpret the books of

the Old Testament;(d) To ensure that candidates have an appreciation of

the appropriate Ancient Near Eastern background(cultural, religious and archaeological) and itssignificance for understanding the Old Testament;




ContentSection A. The Pentateuch/Torah:1. Genesis 1-112. Genesis 12-503. Exodus4. Leviticus/Numbers5. Deuteronomy

Section B. H istorical books/ For mer Prophets6. Joshua and Judges7. 1 and 2 Samuel8. 1 and 2 Kings

BibliographyBlenkinsopp, J., The Pentateuch: An Introduction to the

First Five Books of the Bible (New York:Doubleday, 2000).

Merrill, E., Kingdom of Priests (Grand Rapids:BakerAcademic, 2008).

Hamilton, V. P., Handbook on the Historical Books (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2001).

Satterthwaite, P. E., and J. G. McConvlle, Exploring theOld Testament, vol. 2: A Guide to the Historical

Books (Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 2007).Wenham, G., Exploring the Old Testament: The

Pentateuch (London: SPCK, 2003).

Classics:Clines, D. J., The Theme of the Pentateuch (2nd ed.;

Sheffield: JSOT, 1997).

OT502 Old Testament Prophets and Writings

StatusCore

Learning outcomes(a) To assist candidates acquire an overall acquaintance

with the text of the Old Testament, as one of the two primary documents of biblical studies and Christianministry;


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(c) To give candidates an overall historicalframework within which to interpret the books of

the Old Testament;(d) To ensure that candidates have an appreciation of

the appropriate Ancient Near Eastern background(cultural, religious and archaeological) and itssignificance for understanding the Old Testament;




ContentSection A . Prophetic Books/L atter Prophets1. The Book of Isaiah2. The Book of Jeremiah3. The Book of Ezekiel4. The Book of Daniel5. The Twelve (at least four in detail)

Section B . The Wri tings6. Chronicles, Ezra and Nehemiah7. The Book of Psalms8. Wisdom Literature

BibliographyBerry, D. K., An Introduction to Wisdom and Poetry of

the Old Testament (Nashville: Broadman &Holman, 1995).

Blenkinsopp, J., A History of Prophecy in Israel (Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1996).

Brueggemann, W., The Prophetic Imagination (Minneapolis: Augsburg Fortress, 2001).

Chisholm, R., Handbook on the Prophets (GrandRapids: Baker, 2002).

Collins, J. J., The Apocalyptic Imagination: An Introduction to Jewish Apocalyptic Literature (2nd ed.; Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1998).

Long, V. P., The Art of Biblical History (Grand Rapids:Zondervan, 1994).

McConville, G., Exploring the Old Testament Prophets(Vol.4; London: SPCK, 2002).

Murphy, R. E., The Tree of Life (3rd ed.; Grand Rapids:Eerdmans, 2002).

Satterthwaite, P. E., and J. G. McConvlle, Exploring theOld Testament, vol. 2: A Guide to the Historical

Books (Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 2007).Walton, J. H., Covenant: God’s Purposes, God’s Plan


OT503 Principles of Hermeneutics

StatusElectiveThis unit is a non-exegesis unit

Learning outcomes(a) To introduce candidates to the general principles of

the interpretation of the biblical documents, so thatthey can begin to relate these to different problemareas in Scripture.

(b) To enable the candidates to gain a greaterunderstanding of the various genres of literature inScripture, and how such genres should beinterpreted.

(c) To impart to candidates an awareness offoundational considerations so that they can prepare

biblical texts for exposition and use in ministry.

Content1 The definition, importance and scope of

hermeneutics.2 Grammatico-historical principles of interpretation:

linguistic, literary, historical and cultural contexts;semantics; authorial intent; the occasional characterof biblical documents.

3 The interpretative rules and principles appropriatefor the study of different literary forms and genre inthe Scriptures.

Bibliography

Recommended:Bartholomew, C. G., C. Greene and K. Möller,

Renewing Biblical Interpretation (Carlisle:Paternoster, 2000).

Barton, J. (ed.), The Cambridge Companion to Biblical Interpretation (New York: CUP, 1998).

Hayes, J. H. (ed.), Dictionary of Biblical Interpretation (2 Vols; Nashville: Abingdon, 1999).

Kaiser, W. C. Jr. and M. Silva, An Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics (2nd ed., Grand Rapids:Zondervan, 2007).

Lundin, R., et al , The Promise of Hermeneutics (GrandRapids: Eerdmans, 1999).

Tate, W., Interpreting the Bible (Peabody:Hendrickson, 2006).

Vanhoozer, K. J. (ed.), Dictionary of Theological Interpretation of the Bible (Grand Rapids:Baker/London: SPCK, 2005).

Old TestamentBrueggeman, W., A Pathway of Interpretation: The

Old Testament for Pastor and Students (Eugene,OR: Cascade Books, 2009).

Goldingay, J., Approaches to Old Testament Interpretation (Toronto: Clements Publishing,2002).

Longman, T., How to Read the Psalms (DownersGrove, IL: Intervasity Press, 2009).

Williams, M. J., The Prophet and His Message: Reading Old Testament Prophecy Today (Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing, 2003).


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New TestamentBlack, D. A. and D. S. Dockery (eds), Interpreting the

New Testament: Essays on Methods and Issues(Nashville: Broadman and Holman, 2001).

Longenecker, R. N., Biblical Exegesis in the Apostolic Period (2nd ed.; Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1999).

Watson, F., Paul and the Hermeneutics of Faith (London: T. & T. Clark, 2004).

Special H ermeneuti csAdam, A. K. M., Postmodern Interpretations of the

Bible: A Reader (St Louis: Chalice, 2000). Ryken, L. et al (eds), Dictionary of Biblical Imagery

(Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 1998).Vanhoozer, K. J., Is There a Meaning in This Text?


Classics: Cotterell, P. and M. Turner, Linguistics and Biblical

Interpretation (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 1989).Marshall, I. H. (ed.), New Testament Interpretation:

Essays on Principles and Methods (Exeter:Paternoster, 1977).

Neill, S. and N. T. Wright, The Interpretation of the New Testament 1861–1986 (Oxford; New York:OUP, 1988).

Osborne, G. R., The Hermeneutical Spiral: AComprehensive Introduction to Biblical

Interpretation (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 1991).

OT620 The Pentateuch (English Text)

StatusElective

Pre/co-requisitesOT501

Learning outcomes(a) To familiarise candidates with the contents and

overall structure of the books of the Pentateuch, sothat they might be able to identify and outline itsmain themes and teaching.

(b) To enable candidates to interact with selecttheological themes within the Pentateuch withspecial reference to the book of Deuteronomy, sothat candidates can explain and relate these themes

both to the book of Deuteronomy itself, and to other books of the Pentateuch.

(c) To provide candidates with a variety of skills inexegetical procedures, so that they may be able tointerpret and explain the set texts in some depth.

(d) To enable candidates to give thought and reflectionto the texts under study, so that they can begin toapply their study to both exposition, and life andministry.

Content1 The theology of the Pentateuch with special

reference to the Book of Deuteronomy, especially

such themes as covenant, law, land, grace, holy war, people of God, blessing and cursing.

2 Exegesis of the English text of Genesis 1–11;Deuteronomy 5–8, 12, 16–18 (or comparable

passages).

Bibliography

Theological Themes and Traditi onsAlexander, T. D. and D. W. Baker (eds), Dictionary of


Alexander, T. D., From Paradise to Promised Land (2nd ed.; Grand Rapids: Baker, 2002).

Balentine, S. E., The Torah’s Vision of Worship(Minneapolis: Fortress, 1999).

Barker, P. A., The Triumph of Grace in Deuteronomy(Carlisle: Paternoster, 2004).

Brueggemann, W., The Land: Place as Gift, Promise,

and Challenge in Biblical Faith (Philadelphia:Fortress, 1997).

Fretheim, T. E., The Pentateuch (Nashville: Abingdon,1996).

Hess, R. S. and D. T. Tsumura, I Studied Inscriptions from Before the Flood (Winona Lake: Eisenbrauns,1994).

Rogerson, J. W., Genesis 1–11 (Sheffield: JSOT, 1990).Sailhamer, J. H., The Pentateuch as Narrative (Grand

Rapids: Zondervan, 1992).Wenham, G., Exploring the Old Testament Vol. I; The


CommentariesAlter, R., Genesis: Translation and Commentary (New

York: Norton, 1996).Brett, M. G., Genesis (London: Taylor & Francis,

2007).Brueggemann, W., Deuteronomy (Nashville: Abingdon,

2001).Christensen, D. L., Deuteronomy 1:1-21:9 and 21:10-

34:12 (2 Vols; Dallas, TX: Word, 2001–2002).Clements, R. E., ‘Deuteronomy’ in The New

Interpreter’s Bible, Vol.II (Nashville: Abingdon,1998).

Fretheim, T. E., ‘Genesis’ in The New Interpreter’s Bible (Vol. I; Nashville: Abingdon, 1994).

Hamilton, V., The Book of Genesis Chapters 1–17 (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1990).

Hartley, J. E., Genesis (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson,2000).

McConville, J. G., Deuteronomy (Leicester: Apollos,2002).

McKeown, J., Genesis (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans,2008).

Nelson, R. D., Deuteronomy (Louisville: WestminsterJohn Knox, 2002).

Sarna, N., Genesis (Philadelphia: Jewish PublicationSociety, 1989).

Turner, L. A., Genesis (Sheffield: Sheffield AcademicPress, 2000).

Waltke, B., Genesis (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2001).Weinfeld, M., Deuteronomy 1–11 (New York:

Doubleday, 1991).


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Wenham, G., Genesis 1–15 (Waco, TX: Word, 1987).Westermann, C., Genesis 1–11 (Minneapolis:

Augsburg, 1984).Wright, C., Deuteronomy (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson,

1996).

OT621 Former Prophets (English Text)

StatusElectives



overall structure of the books of the FormerProphets, so that they might be able to identify and

outline its main themes and teaching.(b) To enable candidates to interact with select

theological themes within the Former Prophets withspecial reference to the books of 1 and 2 Samuel, sothat candidates can explain and relate these themes

both to the books of 1 and 2 Samuel themselves, andto other books of the Former Prophets.


(d) To enable candidates to give thought and reflectionto the texts under study, so that they can begin toapply their study to both exposition, and life and

ministry.

Content1 The theology of the Former Prophets, with special

reference to 1 and 2 Samuel, including suchmotifs as prophecy, temple, kingship, the peopleof God, the Ark of the Covenant, DeuteronomisticHistory.

2 Exegesis of the English text of 1 Samuel 1–12; 2Samuel 5–7, 15–18 (or comparable passages)

Bibliography

Theological Themes and Traditi onsChisholm, R. B. and D. M. Howard, Interpreting the

Historical Books: An Exegetical Handbook (GrandRapids: Kregel, 2006).

Harrison, R., Old Testament Times (Grand Rapids:Baker Books, 2005).

Satterthwaite, P. E., and J. G. McConville, Exploringthe Old Testament: Vol. 2: A Guide to the

Historical Books (Downers Grove: InterVarsity,2007).

CommentariesAnderson, A. A., 2 Samuel (Dallas, TX: Word, 1989).Arnold, B. T., 1 and 2 Samuel (Grand Rapids:

Zondervan, 2003).Birch, B. C., ‘1 & 2 Samuel’ in The New Interpreter’s

Bible (Vol. II, Nashville: Abingdon, 1998).

Brueggemann, W., 1 & 2 Samuel (Louisville:Westminster John Knox, 1990).

Cartledge, T. W., 1 and 2 Samuel (Macon, GA: Smyth& Helwys, 2001).

Evans, M. J., 1 & 2 Samuel (Carlisle: Paternoster,2000).

Gerbrandt, G. E., Kingship According to the Deuteronomistic History (Atlanta: Scholars, 1986).

Klein, R. W., 1 Samuel (Nashville: Nelson, 2008).McCarter, P. K., 1 Samuel (New York: Doubleday,

1980).McCarter, P. K., 2 Samuel (New York: Doubleday,

1984).Peterson, E. H., 1 & 2 Samuel (Louisville: Westminster

John Knox, 1999).Polzin, R., Samuel and the Deuteronomist, 1 Samuel

(San Francisco: Harper and Row, 1989).Tsumura, D. T., The Book of 1 Samuel (Grand Rapids:

Eerdmans, 2006).

OT622 Eighth Century Prophets (English Text)

StatusElective



overall structure of the books of the Eighth CenturyProphets, so that they might be able to identify andoutline their main themes and teaching.

(b) To enable candidates to interact with selecttheological themes within the Eighth CenturyProphets so that candidates can explain and relatethese themes to other books of the Eighth CenturyProphets.


(d) To enable candidates to give thought and reflectionto the texts under study, so that they can begin to

apply their study to both exposition, and life andministry.

Content1 The theology of the Eighth Century Prophets,

including such motifs as prophets and covenant, prophetic eschatology, law and cult, social justice,election, the remnant, foreign nations.

2 Exegesis of the English text of two of thefollowing—Joel, Hosea, Micah, Amos, and Isaiah1:1–2.4, 5:1–10:4 (or comparable passages).

Bibliography

Theological Themes and Traditi onsBarton, J., Isaiah 1–39 (Sheffield: SAP, 1995).Blenkinsopp, J., A History of Prophecy in Israel

(Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1996).


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Gordon, R. P. (ed.), The Place Is Too Small for Us: The Israelite Prophets in Recent Scholarship (WinonaLake: Eisenbrauns, 1995).

Hasel, G. F., Understanding the Book of Amos (GrandRapids: Baker, 1991).

Meier, S. A., Themes and Transformations in Old

Testament Prophecy (Downers Grove: IVP, 2009).Rodas, M. Daniel Carroll, Amos: The Prophet and his

Oracles (Louisville: WJK, 2002).

Classic:Petersen, D. L., Prophecy in Israel (London: SPCK,

1987).

CommentariesAchtemeier, E., “Book of Joel” in The New

Interpreter’s Bible (Vol. 7, Nashville: Abingdon,1996).

Achtemeier, E., Minor Prophets 1 (Peabody, MA:

Hendickson, 1996).Andersen, F. I. and D. N. Freedman, Micah (New

York: Doubleday, 2000).Barton, J. Joel and Obadiah (Louisville: WJK, 2001).Blenkinsopp, J., Isaiah 1–39 (New York: Doubleday,

2002).Brueggemann, W., Isaiah 1-39 (Louisville: WJK,

1998)Finley, T. J., Joel, Amos, Obadiah (Chicago: Moody,

1990).Gitay, Y., Isaiah and His Audience (Assen: Van

Gorcum, 1991).Goldingay, J., Isaiah (Peabody: Hendrickson, 2001).

Gowan, D. E., “The Book of Amos”, in The New Interpreter’s Bible (Vol. 7, Nashville: Abingdon,1996).

Hubbard, D. A., Joel and Amos (Downers Grove, IL:IVP, 1989).

Jeremias, J., The Book of Amos (Louisville: WJK,1998).

Motyer, A., Isaiah (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 1998).Oswalt, J. N., Isaiah 1–39 (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans,

1986).Paul, S., Amos (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1991).Seitz, C. R., Isaiah 1–39 (Louisville: John Knox,

1993).Simundson, D. J., ‘The Book of Micah’ in The New


Smith, G. V., Amos (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1989).Stuart, D., Hosea–Jonah (Waco, TX: Word, 1987).Tucker, G.M., ‘The Book of Isaiah 1-39’, in The New

Interpreter’s Bible (Vol.6, Nashville: Abingdon,2001).

Webb, B. W., The Message of Isaiah (Leicester: IVP,1996).

Wildberger, H., Isaiah 1–12 (Minneapolis: Fortress,1991).

Williamson, H .G. M., Isaiah 1-5 (London: T.& T.Clark, 2006)

Yee, G. A., “The Book of Hosea”, The New Interpreter’s Bible (Vol. 7, Nashville: Abingdon,1996).

OT623 Exilic Prophecy (English Text)

StatusElectives

Pre/co-requisites

OT502


overall structure of the books of the Exilic Prophets,so that they might be able to identify and outlinetheir main themes and teaching.

(b) To enable candidates to interact with selecttheological themes within the Exilic Prophets withspecial reference to either the book of Ezekiel,Isaiah 40-55 or Jeremiah, so that candidates canexplain and relate these themes both to the bookchosen for special study, and to the other books of

Exilic Prophecy.(c) To provide candidates with a variety of skills in

exegetical procedures, so that they may be able tointerpret and explain the set texts in some depth.


Content1 Exilic prophecy, with special reference to the

theology ofeither the book of Ezekiel,

or Isaiah 40–55or Jeremiah

2 Exegesis of the English text ofeither Ezekiel 1–5, 8–11, 33–37or Isaiah 40–55or Jeremiah 1, 6–7, 15–20, 28–33 (or comparable passages)

Bibliography

Theological Themes and Traditi onsAlbertz, R., The History and Literature of the Sixth

Century B.C.E. (Leiden: Brill, 2004).Blenkinsopp, J., A History of Prophecy in Israel

(Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1996).Dumbrell, W. J., The Search for Order (Grand Rapids:

Baker, 1994).Grabbe, L. L., Judaic Religion in the Second Temple

Period: Belief and Practice from the Exile toYavneh (London: Routledge, 2000).

Janowski, B., and P. Stuhlmacher (eds), The SufferingServant: Isaiah 53 in Jewish and ChristianSources (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2004).

Mein, A., Ezekiel and the Ethics of Exile (Oxford: OUP,2001).

Murphy, F. J., Early Judaism: The Exile to the Time of Jesus (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 2002).


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OT625 Old Testament Apocalyptic & Post-exilicProphecy (English Text)

StatusElective



overall structure of the books of Old TestamentApocalyptic & Post-exilic Prophecy, so that theymight be able to identify and outline its main themesand teaching.

(b) To enable candidates to interact with selecttheological themes within Old TestamentApocalyptic & Post-exilic Prophecy with specialreference to either the book of Daniel or Haggai,

Zechariah and Malachi, so that candidates canexplain and relate these themes both to the bookchosen for special study, and to the other books ofOld Testament Apocalyptic & Post-exilicProphecy.



Content1 Old Testament apocalyptic (its origin, development

and theology) and Post-exilic prophecy with specialreference to the theology of either the book ofDaniel or Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi.

2 Exegesis of the English text of Daniel or Zechariah

Bibliography

Theological Themes and Traditi onsCollins, J. J., and P. W. Flint (eds), The Book of

Daniel: Composition and Reception , 2 vols.(Leiden: Brill, 2001).

Cook, S. L., Prophecy and Apocalypticism: Post-ExilicSocial Setting (Minneapolis: Augsburg Fortress,1996).

Rowland, C., The Open Heaven (Eugene, OR: 2002).Tigchelaar, E. J. C., Prophets of Old and the Day of the

End (Leiden: Brill, 1995).

CommentariesCollins, J. J., Daniel (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1993).Ferguson, S., Daniel (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1988).Goldingay, J., Daniel (Word BC; Dallas, TX: Word,

1989).Lucas, E. C., Daniel (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2002).Smith-Christopher, D. L., “The Book of Daniel” in The

New Interpreter’s Bible (Vol. 7, Nashville:Abingdon, 1996).

Classics:Collins, J. J., The Apocalyptic Imagination: An

Introduction to Jewish Apocalyptic Literature (2 nd ed.; Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1998).

Hanson, P. D., Old Testament Apocalyptic (Nashville:Abingdon, 1987).

OT626 The Psalter (English Text)

StatusElective



overall structure of the book of the Psalter, so thatthey might be able to identify and outline its mainthemes and teaching.

(b) To enable candidates to interact with selecttheological themes within the Psalter.



Content1 The origin and use of the Psalms in ancient Israel:

(a) The development of the Psalter, psalm types, psalm and cult;

(b) Theological motifs in the Psalter: the “I”,kingship, lament, enemies, Zion.

2 Exegesis of the English text of Psalms 2, 8, 16,19, 22, 24, 46, 51, 73, 74, 96, 99, 103, 110, 116,132, 137 (or a comparable selection).

Bibliography

Theological Themes and Traditi onsBullock, C. H., Encountering the Book of Psalms (Grand

Rapids: Baker, 2001).Firth, D., and P. S. Johnston (eds), Interpreting the

Psalms: Issues and Approaches (Downers Grove:IVP Academic, 2005).

Longman, T. III and P. Enns (eds), Dictionary of the OldTestament: Wisdom, Poetry and Writings (DownersGrove, IL: IVP, 2008).

Lucas, E., Exploring the Old Testament: Vol. III; The Psalms and Wisdom Literature (London: SPCK,2003).

CommentariesAllen, L. C., Psalms 101–150 (rev. ed.; Nashville:

Nelson, 2002).Broyles, C. G., Psalms (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson,

1999).


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Craigie, P. C., Psalms 1–50 (Word BC; Waco, TX:Word, 1983).

Eaton, J., The Psalms: A Historical and SpiritualCommentary (London: Continuum, 2005).

Gerstenberger, E. S., Psalms Part 1 (Grand Rapids:Eerdmans, 1988).

Gerstenberger, E. S., Psalms Part 2 and Lamentations (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2001).

Goldingay, J ., Psalms, 3 vols: 1-41, 42-89, 90-150 (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2006-08).

Hossfeld, F.-L. and E. Zenger, Psalms 2 [51-100](Minneapolis: Fortress, 2005).

Kraus, H. J., Psalms 1–59 (Minneapolis: Augsburg,1988).


Limburg, J. Psalms (Louisville: WJK, 2000 ).Mays, J. L., Psalms (Louisville: John Knox, 1994).McCann, J. C., ‘Psalms’ in The New Interpreter’s Bible

(Vol. IV; Nashville: Abingdon, 1996).Schaefer, K., Psalms (Collegeville: Liturgical Press,

2001).Tate, M. E., Psalms 51–100 (Word BC; Dallas, TX:

Word, 1990).Terrien, S., The Psalms (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans,

2003).Wilson, G. H., Psalms, vol. 1 [1-72] (Grand Rapids:

Zondervan, 2002).

Classics:Kraus, H. J., Theology of the Psalms (Minneapolis:

Augsburg, 1986).

McCann, J. C., A Theological Introduction to the Bookof Psalms (Nashville: Abingdon, 1993).

McCann, J. C. (ed.), The Shape and Shaping of the Psalter (Sheffield: JSOT, 1993).

Seybold, K., Introducing the Psalms (Edinburgh: T & TClark, 1990).

OT627 Isaiah (English Text)

StatusElective



overall structure of the book of Isaiah, so that theymight be able to identify and outline its main themesand teaching.

(b) To enable candidates to interact with selecttheological themes within Isaiah.



ContentThe theology of the book and exegesis of the Englishtext of Isaiah, with special attention to about 18chapters which should be evenly distributed betweenchapters 1–39 and 40–66 (e.g., 1, 6, 11–12, 24–27, 40– 42, 53–55, 61, 65–66 or equivalent passages).

Bibliography

Th emes and Setti ngBlenkinsopp, J., A History of Prophecy in Israel

(Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1996).Childs, B. S., The Struggle to Understand Isaiah as

Christian Scripture (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans,2004).

Leclerc, T. L., Yahweh is Exalted in Justice: Solidarityand Conflict in Isaiah (Minneapolis: Fortress,2001).

McGinnis, C. M., and P. K. Tull, “As Those who are

Taught”: The Interpretation of Isaiah from the LXXto SBL (Atlanta: SBL, 2006).

Williamson, H. G. M., The Book Called Isaiah(Oxford: Clarendon, 1994).

Williamson, H. G. M., Variations on a Theme(Carlisle: Paternoster, 1998).

Exegesis:Whole BookBeyer, B., Encountering the Book of Isaiah (Grand

Rapids: Baker, 2007).Blenkinsopp, J., Isaiah 1–39, 40–55, 56–66 (New

York: Doubleday, 2000–2004).

Brueggemann, W., Isaiah 1–39 and 40–66 (Louisville:Westminster John Knox, 1998).

Childs, B. S., Isaiah (Louisville: Westminster JohnKnox, 2001).

Goldingay, J., Isaiah (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson,2001).

Motyer, J. A., Isaiah (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 1999).Oswalt, J. N., Isaiah 1–39 and 40-66 (Grand Rapids:

Eerdmans, 1986 and 1998).Watts, J. D. W., Isaiah 1-33 and 34-66 (rev. ed.;

Nashville: Nelson, 2006).

I saiah 1–39Barton, J., Isaiah 1–39 (Sheffield: SAP, 1995).Beuken, W. A. M., Isaiah 28-39 (Leuven: Peeters,

2001).Seitz, C. R., Isaiah 1–39 (Louisville: John Knox, 1993).Tucker, G. M., ‘Isaiah 1–39’ in The New Interpreter’s

Bible (Vol. VI; Nashville: Abingdon, 2001).Wildberger, H., Isaiah 1–12, 13-27 and 28-39

(Minneapolis: Fortress, 1991- 2002).Williamson, H. G. M., Isaiah 1-5 (London: T. & T.

Clark, 2006).

I saiah 40–66Baltzer, Deutero-Isaiah (Minneapolis: Fortress, 2001).Emerson, G. I., Isaiah 56–66 (Sheffield: JSOT, 1992).Goldingay, J., The Message of Isaiah 40-55: A

Literary-theological Commentary (London: T. &T. Clark, 2005).


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Goldingay, J. and D. Payne, Isaiah 40-55 , 2 vols.(London: T. & T. Clark, 2006).

Hanson, P. D., Isaiah 40–66 (Louisville: John Knox,1995).

Koole, J. L., Isaiah Part III; Vols I & II; 40–48/49–55(Kampen: Kok Pharos, 1997 & 1998).

Seitz, C. R., ‘Isaiah 40–66’ in The New Interpreter’s Bible (Vol. VI; Nashville: Abingdon, 2001).

OT628 Jeremiah (English Text)

StatusElective



overall structure of the book of Jeremiah, so thatthey might be able to identify and outline its mainthemes and teaching.

(b) To enable candidates to interact with selecttheological themes within Jeremiah.


(d) To enable candidates to give thought and reflectionto the texts under study, so that they can begin toapply their study to both exposition, and life and

ministry.

Content1 The theology of the book of Jeremiah, including

such motifs as covenant, the “confessions”,temple, kingship, the nations, judgment and hope,and true and false prophecy.

2 Exegesis of the English text of Jeremiah 1, 6–7,15–20, 28–33 (or comparable passages).

Bibliography

Theological Th emes and Traditi ons:Diamond, A. R., K. M. O’Connor and L. Stulman

(eds), Troubling Jeremiah (Sheffield: SAP, 1999).Goldingay, J. (ed.), Uprooting and Planting (London:

T. & T. Clark, 2007).Kessler, M. (ed.), Reading the Book of Jeremiah

(Winona Lake: Eisenbrauns, 2004).Lalleman-de Winkel, H., Jeremiah in Prophetic

Tradition (Leuven: Peeters, 2000).Lundbom, J., Jeremiah: A Study in Ancient Hebrew

Rhetoric (Winona Lake: Eisenbrauns, 1997).

Commentaries Bracke, J. M., Jeremiah 1-29 (Louisville: WJK, 2000).Brueggemann, W., A Commentary of Jeremiah: Exile

and Homecoming (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans,1998).

Carroll, R. P., Jeremiah (Philadelphia: Westminster,1986).

Craigie, P. C., P. H. Kelley and J. F. Drinkard Jr., Jeremiah 1–25 (Dallas, TX: Word, 1991).

Fretheim, T. E., Jeremiah (Macon, GA: Smyth &Helwys, 2002).

Holladay, W. L., Jeremiah 1 and 2 (Philadelphia;Minneapolis: Fortress, 1986 and 1989).

Huey, F. B. Jr., Jeremiah, Lamentations (Nashville:Broadman, 1993).

Jones, D. R., Jeremiah (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans,1992; repr Sheffield: SAP, 1997).

Keown, G. L., P. J. Saclise and T. G. Smothers, Jeremiah 26–52 (Waco, TX: Word, 1995).

Lundbom, J. R., Jeremiah 1–20 , 21–36, 37–52 (NewYork: Doubleday, 1999–2004).

Miller, P. D., “Jeremiah” in The New Interpreter’s Bible (Vol. VI; Nashville: Abingdon, 2001).

OT630 The Pentateuch (Hebrew Text)

StatusElective




overall structure of the books of the Pentateuch, sothat they might be able to identify and outline itsmain themes and teaching.

(b) To enable candidates to interact with selecttheological themes within the Pentateuch withspecial reference to the book of Deuteronomy, sothat candidates can explain and relate these themes

both to the book of Deuteronomy itself, and to other books of the Pentateuch.

(c) To provide candidates with a variety of skills inexegetical procedures, so that they may be able to

interpret and explain the set texts in some depth.(d) To enable candidates to give thought and reflection

to the texts under study, so that they can begin toapply their study to both exposition, and life andministry.

Content1 The theology of the Pentateuch with special

reference to the Book of Deuteronomy, especiallysuch themes as covenant, law, land, grace, holy war,

people of God, blessing and cursing.2 Translation and exegesis of the Hebrew text of

Genesis 1-3 and Deuteronomy 5-7 (or comparable passages).


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Bibliography

Theological Themes and Traditi onsAlexander, T. D. and D. W. Baker (eds), Dictionary of


Alexander, T. D., From Paradise to Promised Land (2nd

ed.; Grand Rapids: Baker, 2002).

Balentine, S. E., The Torah’s Vision of Worship(Minneapolis: Fortress, 1999).

Barker, P. A., The Triumph of Grace in Deuteronomy(Carlisle: Paternoster, 2004).

Brueggemann, W., The Land: Place as Gift, Promise,and Challenge in Biblical Faith (Philadelphia:Fortress, 1997).

Fretheim, T. E., The Pentateuch (Nashville: Abingdon,1996).

Hess, R. S. and D. T. Tsumura, I Studied Inscriptions from Before the Flood (Winona Lake: Eisenbrauns,

1994).Wenham, G., Exploring the Old Testament Vol. I; The


CommentariesAlter, R., Genesis: Translation and Commentary (New

York: Norton, 1996).Brett, M. G., Genesis (London: Taylor & Francis,

2007).Brueggemann, W., Deuteronomy (Nashville: Abingdon,

2001).Christensen, D. L., Deuteronomy 1:1-21:9 and 21:10-

34:12 (2 Vols; Dallas, TX: Word, 2001–2002).

Clements, R. E., ‘Deuteronomy’ in The New Interpreter’s Bible, Vol.II (Nashville: Abingdon,1998).

Fretheim, T. E., ‘Genesis’ in The New Interpreter’s Bible (Vol. I; Nashville: Abingdon, 1994).

Hamilton, V., The Book of Genesis Chapters 1–17 (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1990).

Hartley, J. E., Genesis (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson,2000).

McConville, J. G., Deuteronomy (Leicester: Apollos,2002).

McKeown, J., Genesis (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans,2008).

Nelson, R. D., Deuteronomy (Louisville: WestminsterJohn Knox, 2002).

Sarna, N., Genesis (Philadelphia: Jewish PublicationSociety, 1989).

Turner, L. A., Genesis (Sheffield: Sheffield AcademicPress, 2000).

Waltke, B., Genesis (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2001).Weinfeld, M., Deuteronomy 1–11 (New York:

Doubleday, 1991).Wenham, G., Genesis 1–15 (Waco, TX: Word, 1987).Westermann, C., Genesis 1–11 (Minneapolis:

Augsburg, 1984).Wright, C., Deuteronomy (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson,

1996).

OT631 Former Prophets (Hebrew Text)

StatusElectives

Pre-requisites

LA003A and LA003B



overall structure of the books of the FormerProphets, so that they might be able to identify andoutline its main themes and teaching.

(b) To enable candidates to interact with selecttheological themes within the Former Prophets withspecial reference to the books of 1 and 2 Samuel, so

that candidates can explain and relate these themes both to the books of 1 and 2 Samuel themselves, andto other books of the Former Prophets.



Content1 The theology of the Former Prophets, with special

reference to 1 and 2 Samuel, including suchmotifs as prophecy, temple, kingship, the peopleof God, the Ark of the Covenant, DeuteronomisticHistory.

2 Translation and exegesis of the Hebrew text of 1Samuel 9–11, 2 Samuel 5–7 (or comparable

passages).

Bibliography

Theological Themes and Traditi onsChisholm, R. B., and D. M. Howard, Interpreting the

Historical Books: An Exegetical Handbook (GrandRapids: Kregel, 2006).

Harrison, R., Old Testament Times (Grand Rapids:Baker Books, 2005).

Satterthwaite, P. E., and J. G. McConville, Exploringthe Old Testament: Vol. 2: A Guide to the

Historical Books (Downers Grove: InterVarsity,2007).

CommentariesAnderson, A. A., 2 Samuel (Dallas, TX: Word, 1989).Arnold, B. T., 1 and 2 Samuel (Grand Rapids:

Zondervan, 2003).Birch, B. C., ‘1 & 2 Samuel’ in The New Interpreter’s

Bible (Vol. II, Nashville: Abingdon, 1998).Brueggemann, W., 1 & 2 Samuel (Louisville:

Westminster John Knox, 1990).


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Cartledge, T. W., 1 and 2 Samuel (Macon, GA: Smyth& Helwys, 2001).

Evans, M. J., 1 & 2 Samuel (Carlisle: Paternoster,2000).

Gerbrandt, G. E., Kingship According to the Deuteronomistic History (Atlanta: Scholars, 1986).

Klein, R.W., 1 Samuel (Nashville: Nelson, 2008).McCarter, P. K., 1 Samuel (New York: Doubleday,

1980).McCarter, P. K., 2 Samuel (New York: Doubleday,

1984).Peterson, E. H., 1 & 2 Samuel (Louisville: Westminster

John Knox, 1999).Polzin, R., Samuel and the Deuteronomist, 1 Samuel

(San Francisco: Harper and Row, 1989).Tsumura, D. T., The Book of 1 Samuel (Grand Rapids:

Eerdmans, 2006).

OT632 Eighth Century Prophets (Hebrew Text)

StatusElective



Learning outcomes

(a) To familiarise candidates with the contents andoverall structure of the books of the Eighth CenturyProphets, so that they might be able to identify andoutline their main themes and teaching.

(b) To enable candidates to interact with selecttheological themes within the Eighth CenturyProphets so that candidates can explain and relatethese themes to other books of the Eighth CenturyProphets.


(d) To enable candidates to give thought and reflection


Content1 The theology of the Eighth Century Prophets,

including such motifs as prophets and covenant, prophetic eschatology, law and cult, social justice,election, the remnant, foreign nations.

2 Translation and exegesis of the Hebrew text oftwo of the following—Joel, Hosea 1–3, Micah 1– 3, Amos 2:6–5:15, and Isaiah 6:1–9:6 (orcomparable passages).

Bibliography

Theological Themes and Traditi onsBarton, J., Isaiah 1–39 (Sheffield: SAP, 1995).

Blenkinsopp, J., A History of Prophecy in Israel (Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1996).

Meier, S. A., Themes and Transformations in OldTestament Prophecy (Downers Grove: IVP, 2009).

Rodas, M. Daniel Carroll, Amos: The Prophet and hisOracles (Louisville: WJK, 2002).

CommentariesAchtemeier, E., “Book of Joel” in The New


Achtemeier, E., Minor Prophets 1 (Peabody, MA:Hendickson, 1996).

Andersen, F. I. and D. N. Freedman, Micah (NewYork: Doubleday, 2000).

Barton, J. Joel and Obadiah (Louisville: WJK, 2001).Blenkinsopp, J., Isaiah 1–39 (New York: Doubleday,

2002).Brueggemann, W., Isaiah 1-39 (Louisville: WJK,

1998)Finley, T. J., Joel, Amos, Obadiah (Chicago: Moody,

1990).Goldingay, J., Isaiah (Peabody: Hendrickson, 2001).Gowan, D. E., “The Book of Amos”, in The New


Hubbard, D. A., Joel and Amos (Downers Grove, IL:IVP, 1989).

Jeremias, J., The Book of Amos (Louisville: WJK,1998).

Motyer, A., Isaiah (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 1998).Oswalt, J. N., Isaiah 1–39 (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans,

1986).Paul, S., Amos (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1991).Seitz, C. R., Isaiah 1–39 (Louisville: John Knox,

1993).Simundson, D. J., ‘The Book of Micah’ in The New


Smith, G. V., Amos (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1989).Stuart, D., Hosea–Jonah (Waco, TX: Word, 1987).Tucker, G. M., ‘The Book of Isaiah 1-39’, in The New

Interpreter’s Bible (Vol.6, Nashville: Abingdon,2001).

Webb, B. W., The Message of Isaiah (Leicester: IVP,1996).

Wildberger, H., Isaiah 1–12 (Minneapolis: Fortress,1991).

Williamson, H. G. M., Isaiah 1-5 (London: T.& T.Clark, 2006).

Yee, G. A., “The Book of Hosea”, The New Interpreter’s Bible (Vol. 7, Nashville: Abingdon,1996).

OT633 Exilic Prophecy (Hebrew Text)

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overall structure of the books of the Exilic Prophets,

so that they might be able to identify and outlinetheir main themes and teaching.

(b) To enable candidates to interact with selecttheological themes within the Exilic Prophets withspecial reference to either the book of Ezekiel,Isaiah 40-55 or Jeremiah, so that candidates canexplain and relate these themes both to the bookchosen for special study, and to the other books ofExilic Prophecy.



Content1 Exilic prophecy, with special reference to the

theology ofeither the book of Ezekiel,or Isaiah 40–55or Jeremiah

2 Translation and exegesis of the Hebrew text ofeither Ezekiel 2–5, 36–37

or Isaiah 40, 45, 50, 52–55or Jeremiah 1, 6–7, 20, 30–31 (or comparable passages).

Bibliography

Theological Themes and Traditi onsAlbertz, R., The History and Literature of the Sixth

Century B.C.E. (Leiden: Brill, 2004).Blenkinsopp, J., A History of Prophecy in Israel

(Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1996).Dumbrell, W. J., The Search for Order (Grand Rapids:

Baker, 1994).Grabbe, L. L., Judaic Religion in the Second Temple

Period: Belief and Practice from the Exile toYavneh (London: Routledge, 2000).

Janowski, B., and P. Stuhlmacher (eds), The SufferingServant: Isaiah 53 in Jewish and ChristianSources (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2004).

Mein, A., Ezekiel and the Ethics of Exile (Oxford: OUP,2001).

Murphy, F. J., Early Judaism: The Exile to the Time of Jesus (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 2002).

CommentariesBlock, D. I., The Book of Ezekiel 1-24 (Grand Rapids:

Eerdmans, 1997).Block, D. I., The Book of Ezekiel 25-48 (Grand Rapids:

Eerdmans, 1998).Childs, B. S., Isaiah (Louisville: Westminster John

Knox, 2000).

Darr, K. P., ‘Ezekiel’ in The New Interpreter’s Bible(Vol.6, Nashville: Abingdon, 2001).

Greenberg, M., Ezekiel 1-20 and 21-37 (New York:Doubleday, 1983, 1997).


Motyer, A., The Prophecy of Isaiah (Leicester: IVP,1993).

Odell, M. S., Ezekiel (Macon, GA: Smyth & Helwys,2005).

Seitz, C. R., “Isaiah 40-66” in The New Interpreter’s Bible (Vol. VI; Nashville: Abingdon, 2001).

Wright, C. J. H., The Message of Ezekiel (Leicester:Inter-Varsity, 2001).

Zimmerli, W., Ezekiel 1 (Philadelphia: Fortress, 1979).Zimmerli, W., Ezekiel 2 (Philadelphia: Fortress, 1983).

For Recommended Readings relevant to the book ofJeremiah, see OT628; and for the book of Isaiah see

OT627.

OT634 Wisdom Literature (Hebrew Text)

StatusElective


Pre/co-requisites

OT502


overall structure of the books of the WisdomLiterature, so that they might be able to identify andoutline its main themes and teaching.

(b) To enable candidates to interact with selecttheological themes within the Wisdom Literaturewith special reference to the book of Job, so thatcandidates can explain and relate these themes bothto the book of Job itself, and to other books of theWisdom Literature.



Content1 Wisdom literature and traditions:

(a) Wisdom in the Old Testament and the Ancient Near East in its social settings;

(b) Wisdom in Old Testament theology, withspecial reference to the book of Job: thedoctrines of God and humanity, creation, thefear of God, retribution and moral order.

2 Translation and exegesis of the Hebrew text of Job1–2 ,42; Ecclesiastes 1–3 (or comparable passages).


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Bibliography

Theological Themes and Traditi onsBlenkinsopp, J., Sage, Priest, Prophet: Religious and

Intellectual Leadership in Ancient Israel (Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2000).

Clifford, R. J. (ed.), Wisdom Literature in Mesopotamiaand Israel (Atlanta: SBL, 2007).

Curtis, E. M. and J. J. Brugaletta, Discovering the Wayof Wisdom (Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2004).

Fyall, R. S., Now My Eyes Have Seen You: Images ofCreation and Evil in Job (Leicester: Apollos,2002).

Hunter, A., Wisdom Literature (London: SCM, 2006).Longman, T. III and P. Enns (eds), Dictionary of the

Old Testament: Wisdom, Poetry and Writings (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2008).

Lucas, E., Exploring the Old Testament Vol. III; The Psalms and Wisdom Literature (London: SPCK,

2003).Murphy, R. E., The Tree of Life (3rd ed.; Grand Rapids:

Eerdmans, 2002).

CommentariesBalentine, S. E., Job (Macon, GA: Smyth & Helwys,

2006).Clines, D. J. A., Job 1–20 and 21-37 (Dallas, TX:

Word, 1989, 2006).Garrett, D., Proverbs/Ecclesiastes/Song of Songs

(Nashville: Broadman, 1993).Habel, N. C., The Book of Job (London: SCM, 1985).Hartley, J. E., The Book of Job (Grand Rapids:

Eerdmans, 1988).Krüger, T., Qoheleth (Minneapolis: Fortress, 2004).Longman, T. III, The Book of Ecclesiastes (Grand

Rapids: Eerdmans, 1998).Murphy, R. E., Ecclesiastes (Dallas, TX: Word, 1992).Seow, C. L., Ecclesiastes (New York: Doubleday,

1997).

OT635 Old Testament Apocalyptic & Post-exilicProphecy (Hebrew Text)

StatusElective




overall structure of the books of Old TestamentApocalyptic & Post-exilic Prophecy, so that theymight be able to identify and outline its main themesand teaching.

(b) To enable candidates to interact with selecttheological themes within Old TestamentApocalyptic & Post-exilic Prophecy with special

reference to either the book of Daniel or Haggai,Zechariah and Malachi, so that candidates canexplain and relate these themes both to the bookchosen for special study, and to the other books ofOld Testament Apocalyptic & Post-exilicProphecy.



Content1 Old Testament apocalyptic (its origin, development

and theology) and Post-exilic prophecy with specialreference to the theology of either the book ofDaniel or Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi.

2 Translation and exegesis of the Hebrew text ofDaniel 1:1–2:4, 8–10, 12 or Zechariah 1–6, 13–14(or comparable passages).

Bibliography

Theological Themes and Traditi onsCollins, J. J., and P. W. Flint (eds), The Book of

Daniel: Composition and Reception , 2 vols.(Leiden: Brill, 2001).

Cook, S. L., Prophecy and Apocalypticism: Post-ExilicSocial Setting (Minneapolis: Augsburg Fortress,1996).

Rowland, C., The Open Heaven (Eugene, OR: 2002).Tigchelaar, E. J. C., Prophets of Old and the Day of the

End (Leiden: Brill, 1995).

CommentariesCollins, J. J., Daniel (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1993).Ferguson, S., Daniel (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1988).Goldingay, J., Daniel (Word BC; Dallas, TX: Word,

1989).Lucas, E. C., Daniel (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2002).Smith-Christopher, D. L., “The Book of Daniel” in The

New Interpreter’s Bible (Vol. 7, Nashville:Abingdon, 1996).

Classics:Hanson, P. D., Old Testament Apocalyptic (Nashville:

Abington, 1987).Tigchelaar, E. J. C., Prophets of Old and the Day of

the End (Leiden: Brill, 1995).

OT636 The Psalter (Hebrew Text)

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overall structure of the book of the Psalter, so that

they might be able to identify and outline its mainthemes and teaching.

(b) To enable candidates to interact with selecttheological themes within the Psalter.



Content

1 The origin and use of the Psalms in ancient Israel:(a) The development of the Psalter, psalm types,

psalm and cult;(b) Theological motifs in the Psalter: the “I”,

kingship, lament, enemies, Zion.2 Translation and exegesis of the Hebrew text of

Psalms 2, 8, 22, 46, 73, 99, 132, 137 (or acomparable selection).

Bibliography

Theological Themes and Traditi onsBullock, C. H., Encountering the Book of Psalms (Grand

Rapids: Baker, 2001).Firth, D. and P. S. Johnston (eds), Interpreting the

Psalms: Issues and Approaches (Downers Grove:IVP Academic, 2005).

Longman, T. III and P. Enns (eds.), Dictionary of theOld Testament: Wisdom, Poetry and Writings (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2008).

Lucas, E., Exploring the Old Testament: Vol. III; The Psalms and Wisdom Literature (London: SPCK,2003).

CommentariesAllen, L. C., Psalms 101–150 (rev. ed.; Nashville:

Nelson, 2002).Broyles, C. G., Psalms (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson,

1999). Craigie, P. C., Psalms 1–50 (Word BC; Waco, TX:

Word, 1983).Eaton, J., The Psalms: A Historical and Spiritual

Commentary (London: Continuum, 2005).Gerstenberger, E. S., Psalms Part 1 (Grand Rapids:

Eerdmans, 1988).Gerstenberger, E. S., Psalms Part 2 and Lamentations

(Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2001).Goldingay, J ., Psalms, 3 vols: 1-41, 42-89, 90-150

(Grand Rapids: Baker, 2006-08).Hossfeld, F.-L. And E. Zenger, Psalms 2 [51-100]

(Minneapolis: Fortress, 2005). Kraus, H. J., Psalms 1–59 (Minneapolis: Augsburg,

1988).


Limburg, J., Psalms (Louisville: WJK, 2000) .Mays, J. L., Psalms (Louisville: John Knox, 1994).McCann, J. C., ‘Psalms’ in The New Interpreter’s Bible

(Vol. IV; Nashville: Abingdon, 1996).

Schaefer, K., Psalms (Collegeville: Liturgical Press,2001).

Tate, M. E., Psalms 51–100 (Word BC; Dallas, TX:Word, 1990).

Terrien, S., The Psalms (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans,2003).

Wilson, G. H., Psalms, vol. 1 [1-72] (Grand Rapids:Zondervan, 2002).

Classics:Kraus, H. J., Theology of the Psalms (Minneapolis:

Augsburg, 1986).McCann, J. C. (ed.), The Shape and Shaping of the

Psalter (Sheffield: JSOT, 1993).Seybold, K., Introducing the Psalms (Edinburgh: T & T

Clark, 1990).

OT637 Isaiah (Hebrew Text)

StatusElective




overall structure of the book of Isaiah, so that theymight be able to identify and outline its main themesand teaching.

(b) To enable candidates to interact with selecttheological themes within Isaiah.

(c) To provide candidates with a variety of skills inexegetical procedures, so that they may be able to

interpret and explain the set texts in some depth.(d) To enable candidates to give thought and reflection


ContentThe theology of the book and exegesis of six chaptersof the Hebrew text, with a minimum of at least twochapters to be taken from each of chapters 1–39 and40–66 (e.g., 6, 11, 40–41, 61, 66 or equivalent

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Bibliography

Themes and Setti ngChilds, B. S., The Struggle to Understand Isaiah as

Christian Scripture (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans,2004).

Leclerc, T. L., Yahweh is Exalted in Justice: Solidarityand Conflict in Isaiah (Minneapolis: Fortress,2001).

McGinnis, C. M., and P. K. Tull, “As Those Who AreTaught”: The Interpretation of Isaiah from the LXXto SBL (Atlanta: SBL, 2006).

Exegesis:Whole Book Blenkinsopp, J., Isaiah 1–39, 40–55, 56–66 (New

York: Doubleday, 2000–2004).Brueggemann, W., Isaiah 1–39 and 40–66 (Louisville:

Westminster John Knox, 1998).

Childs, B. S., Isaiah (Louisville: Westminster JohnKnox, 2001).

Goldingay, J., Isaiah (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson,2001).

Motyer, J. A., Isaiah (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 1999).Oswalt, J. N., Isaiah 1–39 and 40-66 (Grand Rapids:

Eerdmans, 1986 and1998).Watts, J. D. W., Isaiah 1-33 and 34-66 , (rev. ed.;

Nashville: Nelson, 2006).Webb, B. W., The Message of Isaiah (Leicester: IVP,

1996).

I saiah 1–39

Barton, J., Isaiah 1–39 (Sheffield: SAP, 1995).Beuken, W. A. M., Isaiah 28-39 (Leuven: Peeters,

2001).Seitz, C. R., Isaiah 1–39 (Louisville: John Knox, 1993).Tucker, G. M., ‘Isaiah 1–39’ in The New Interpreter’s

Bible (Vol. VI; Nashville: Abingdon, 2001).Wildberger, H., Isaiah 1–12, 13-27 and 28-39

(Minneapolis: Fortress, 1991- 2002).Williamson, H. G. M., Isaiah 1-5 (London: T. & T.

Clark, 2006).

I saiah 40–66Baltzer, Deutero-Isaiah (Minneapolis: Fortress, 2001).Emerson, G. I., Isaiah 56–66 (Sheffield: JSOT, 1992).Goldingay, J., The Message of Isaiah 40-55: A

Literary-theological Commentary (London: T. &T. Clark, 2005).

Goldingay, J. and D. Payne, Isaiah 40-55 , 2 vols.(London: T. & T. Clark, 2006).


Koole, J. L., Isaiah Part III; Vols I & II; 40–48/49–55(Kampen: Kok Pharos, 1997 & 1998).

Seitz, C. R., ‘Isaiah 40–66’ in The New Interpreter’s Bible (Vol. VI; Nashville: Abingdon, 2001).

OT638 Jeremiah (Hebrew Text)

StatusElective

Pre-requisites

LA003A and LA003B



overall structure of the book of Jeremiah, so thatthey might be able to identify and outline its mainthemes and teaching.

(b) To enable candidates to interact with selecttheological themes within Jeremiah.



Content1 The theology of the book of Jeremiah, including

such motifs as covenant, the “confessions”,temple, kingship, the nations, judgment and hope,and true and false prophecy.

2 Translation and exegesis of the Hebrew text of

Jeremiah 1, 6–7, 20, 30–31 (or comparable passages)

Bibliography

Theological Th emes and Traditi ons:Diamond, A. R., K. M. O’Connor and L. Stulman

(eds), Troubling Jeremiah (Sheffield: SAP, 1999).Goldingay, J. (ed.), Uprooting and Planting (London:

T. & T. Clark, 2007).Kessler, M. (ed.), Reading the Book of Jeremiah

(Winona Lake: Eisenbrauns, 2004).Lalleman-de Winkel, H., Jeremiah in Prophetic

Tradition (Leuven: Peeters, 2000).Lundbom, J., Jeremiah: A Study in Ancient Hebrew

Rhetoric (Winona Lake: Eisenbrauns, 1997).

Commentaries :Bracke, J. M., Jeremiah 1-29 (Louisville: WJK, 2000).Brueggemann, W., A Commentary of Jeremiah: Exile

and Homecoming (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans,1998).

Carroll, R. P., Jeremiah (Philadelphia: Westminster,1986).

Clements, R. E., Jeremiah (Atlanta: John Knox, 1988).Craigie, P. C., P. H. Kelley and J. F. Drinkard Jr.,

Jeremiah 1–25 (Dallas, TX: Word, 1991).Fretheim, T. E., Jeremiah (Macon, GA: Smyth &

Helwys, 2002).Holladay, W. L., Jeremiah 1 and 2 (Philadelphia;

Minneapolis: Fortress, 1986 and 1989).


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Huey, F. B. Jr., Jeremiah, Lamentations (Nashville:Broadman, 1993).

Jones, D. R., Jeremiah (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans,1992; repr Sheffield: SAP, 1997).

Keown, G. L., P. J. Saclise and T. G. Smothers, Jeremiah 26–52 (Waco, TX: Word, 1995).

Lundbom, J. R., Jeremiah 1–20 , 21–36, 37–52 (NewYork: Doubleday, 1999–2004).

Miller, P. D., “Jeremiah” in The New Interpreter’s Bible (Vol. VI; Nashville: Abingdon, 2001).

OT646 Archaeology and the Bible

StatusElective

Learning Outcomes

(a) To familiarise candidates with major archaeologistswhose work has had a bearing on the study of theOld and New Testaments;

(b) To develop an understanding of the history andtechniques (including archaeological methods,

processes and practices) associated with the modernstudy of the lands in which the Biblical story is set;

(c) To explore significant archaeological sites,epigraphic material and artefacts that haveinfluenced the historical and cultural understandingof the Bible;

(d) To enable candidates to reflect on the relationship between archaeological context, artefact, epigraphic

material, historical interpretation and the text of theBible.

Content1 The unfolding story of archaeolog