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OT204 The Social World of the Old Testament
OT204 The Social World of the Old Testament
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Overview
Overview
In an age of international travel and migration, we’re familiar with people who look, sound, eat, and believe differently than we do. In order to become friends, it’s helpful to understand where they come from and how they do things differently, or the same, as we do. In the same way it is necessary to understand someone who comes from a different place than we do, how much more necessary is it to understand someone who is from not only a different geographical place, but also a different time than we are? The Old Testament starts at the beginning of the world. This course will undertake the task of crossing the bridges of geography, climate, time, and a landscape unknown to us: ancient Israel. Throughout the course, David W. Baker will address aspects of life from our own culture and time, as well as family structure and societal systems from ancient Israelite life. As we learn more about the social world of the Old Testament, we will be struck not only by our differences, but also by our common humanity, sharing the same dreams, hopes, and fears as they did.
Course Outline
Course Outline
Introduction
Introduction
Introducing the Speaker and the Course
Unit 1: The Land of Ancient Israel
Unit 1: The Land of Ancient Israel
Differences between Ancient Israel and the World Today
The Geographical Location of Israel
The Topography of Israel
Resources for Studying Ancient Israel
Unit 2: Families and Home Life in Ancient Israel
Unit 2: Families and Home Life in Ancient Israel
What Is a Family?
Biblical Patterns of Marriage
Aspects of Israelite Families
Financial Transactions in Marriages
Stages of a Marriage
Childbearing and Childbirth in Israel
Barrenness in the Ancient Near East
Miscarriages in the Ancient Near East
Nursing and Naming a Child in the Ancient Near East
Unit 3: Occupations and Economics in the Ancient Near East
Unit 3: Occupations and Economics in the Ancient Near East
Economic Realities of Family Life
Childhood in the Ancient Near East
Occupations Outside of the Home
Occupations for Women in the Ancient Near East
Using People as Pledges in Business Transactions
Legal Rights of Women in the Ancient Near East
Literacy of Women in the Ancient Near East
Introduction to Economics
Genesis and Economics
The Created Order
Human Cooperation in Creation
Ownership of Personal Property in Israel
The Destructiveness of the Fall
The Socioeconomics of Land Ownership
Supporting the Poor in Israel
Unit 4: Government in Ancient Israel
Unit 4: Government in Ancient Israel
Leadership Development in Israel
Moses’ and Joshua’s Leadership
The Judges and the Monarchy
The King’s Rule in Israel
David’s Ascension as King
Bureaucratic Appointments of David and Solomon
Unit 5: Religious Activities in the Ancient Near East
Unit 5: Religious Activities in the Ancient Near East
Personal and National Altars
The Sections of the Tabernacle
Symbolism in the Tabernacle
Shrines in Israel, Women and Prayer
Women and Worship in the Ancient Near East
Religious Practices of Women in the Ancient Near East
Purposes of the Priests in Israel
Practical Tasks of the Priests in Israel
Conclusion
Conclusion
Course Summary
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Video hours: 4
About David W. Baker
About David W. Baker
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.
He’s blessed with a wife, Morven, who immigrated to Canada from Scotland—a start that prepared her to support Dr. Baker in his geographical wanderings. Morven is a counselor specializing in women’s issues, specifically sexual abuse and domestic violence. Together, they have two children and three granddaughters.
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