B7231A Prophetic Literature

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This course unit builds on the knowledge and skills developed in the prerequisite Biblical Studies units. It examines the literary forms and theological content of Israel’s prophetic books, with due consideration of their historical, cultural and religious settings/contexts.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this unit, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the critical issues associated with the study of prophetic literature
2. Show how various prophetic literary forms communicate their theological content
3. Exegete selected passages from prophetic books
4. Utilise the relevant secondary literature in a critical manner
5. Apply insights of prophetic literature to various aspects of teaching, ministry, and spirituality

Weekly Topics

1. Prophecy in the Bible and the Ancient Near East; Moses and Balaam
2. Former Prophets: Elijah and Elisha
3. Hosea and Amos
4. The Great Isaiah
5. Micah and Jeremiah
6. Jeremiah and Baruch
7. Nahum, Zephaniah, Habakkuk and Obadiah
8. Ezekiel
9. Deutero-Isaiah, Zechariah 1-8, Haggai and Malachi
10. Trito-Isaiah, Zechariah 9-14, Joel and Jonah
11. Daniel, and prophecy in the Second Temple period
12. Nachleben of the Prophets: Prophets outside the HB and in the NT