BI 6630

Studies in the Pentateuch

This course is an analysis of the Pentateuch. It includes a review of the content and structure of the Pentateuch; an analysis of its meaning and function with respect to its ancient Near Eastern context; close examination of particular texts from various genres embedded within the Pentateuch (narrative, poetic, and legal); and exploration of various themes (e.g., covenant, tabernacle, holiness, sacrifice); interaction with various methods of interpretation; and a consideration of how the Pentateuch relates to the New Testament and the contemporary church

Units: 3.0