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OT202 Introducing the Pentateuch
OT202 Introducing the Pentateuch
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Overview
Overview
In Introducing the Pentateuch Dr. David Baker provides a broad overview of the background, structure, content, themes, and literary styles of the first five books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. He traces the continuous story line from creation to Israel’s arrival in the promised land with a bird’s-eye view, while exploring key stories, topics, and theological messages in greater detail along the way. Throughout the course, Dr. Baker draws out and discusses the implications of this portion of the Old Testament for the Christian’s life and ministry.
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion you should be able to:
Upon successful completion you should be able to:
Exercise solid hermeneutical principles for accurately studying God’s Word
Draw from ancient Near Eastern history, culture, and literature to help interpret certain aspects of the Pentateuch
Summarize the contents and literary style of each book of the Pentateuch
Identify and discuss key theological themes throughout the Pentateuch
Discuss the relationship between science and the Bible and how this affects one’s view of Gen 1–2
Discuss the relevance of the Old Testament law for Christians today
Course Outline
Course Outline
Introduction
Introduction
Introducing the Speaker and Course
Unit 1: Understanding Scripture
Unit 1: Understanding Scripture
Interpreting the Bible
Historical-Critical Method
Preunderstanding and Presuppositions
A Common Presuppositional Worldview
The Nature of Scripture: Words of God
Unit 2: Introducing the Pentateuch
Unit 2: Introducing the Pentateuch
Structure and Content of the Pentateuch
Types of Context
Literary Context of the Pentateuch
Cultural Context of the Pentateuch
Unit 3: Genesis
Unit 3: Genesis
In the Beginning God
Heavens and the Earth
Now as for the Earth
Creation Days 1–3
Creation Days 4–6
Bible and Science
God, Science, and the Scientific Method
Science and Faith
Disagreements: Science and Bible?
Reconstructionist View of Creation
Concordist and Literal Views of Creation
Literary and John Walton Views of Creation
Theology of the Sabbath
Yahweh and Adam
The Garden and the Limitation of Freedom
The Search for Fellowship
The Woman and the Serpent
Sons of God and Daughters of Man
The Flood and Its Aftermath
Gilgamesh: Babylonian Flood Story
Ham and His Sin
Interpreting the Curse of Ham
Tower of Babel
Tracing the Line of Promise
Promises to the Patriarchs
Patriarchs: Fathers of Israel
Unit 4: Exodus
Unit 4: Exodus
The Story of Moses
“Heaviness” Motif in Exodus
Ten Signs/Plagues
Ten Words: Decalogue
The First Commandment: Negative Ethic
The First Commandment: Positive Ethic
Structure of Exodus
The Tabernacle
Tabernacle and Symbolism
Law (Torah)
Characteristics of Biblical Law
Unit 5: Leviticus
Unit 5: Leviticus
Leviticus and Worship
Literary Genres in Leviticus
Overview: Leviticus 1–10
Overview: Leviticus 11–26
Sacred and Profane
Uncleanness
Holiness Code
Unit 6: Numbers
Unit 6: Numbers
Introduction to Numbers
Content of Numbers
Balaam, Son of Beor
Daughters of Zelophehad and Old Testament Law
Priesthood in the Pentateuch
Unit 7: Deuteronomy
Unit 7: Deuteronomy
Introduction to Deuteronomy
Literary Style of Deuteronomy
Moses’ Four Speeches
Introduction to Covenant
Elements of an Ancient Near Eastern Covenant
Covenant Uniqueness
Unit 8: Old Testament Law
Unit 8: Old Testament Law
The Law’s Relevance for the Christian: Part 1
The Law’s Relevance for the Christian: Part 2
Suggested Guidelines for Understanding Old Testament Law
Biblical Theology of Law
Conclusion
Conclusion
Conclusion to the Course
Details
Details
Title: OT202 Introducing the Pentateuch
Instructor: David W. Baker
Publisher: Lexham Press
Publication Date: 2017
Product Type: Logos Mobile Education
Resource Type: Courseware, including transcripts, audio, and video resources
Courses: 1
Video Hours: 8
About Dr. David W. Baker
About Dr. David W. Baker
Dr. David W. Baker is a professor of Old Testament and Semitic languages at Ashland Theological Seminary in Ohio, where he’s taught since 1986, following teaching assignments at the University of Durban-Westville and the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa. He’s also lectured in Argentina, Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
Dr. Baker has a particular interest in pedagogy, constantly exploring new means and media to enhance the learning and teaching experience for both the instructor and the student. He has contributed to, edited, or written over 40 books, including Isaiah in the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary, The NIV Application Commentary: Joel, Obadiah, Malachi, and Dictionary of the Old Testament: Pentateuch. Forthcoming books include Genesis 37–50: A Handbook on the Hebrew Text in the Baylor Handbook on the Hebrew Bible Series, 1 & 2 Kings in the Teach the Text Commentary Series, Genesis in the Apollos Old Testament Commentary Series, and 1 & 2 Samuel in the Believers Church Bible Commentary Series.
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