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The Pentateuch

OT008-612/712/812 (Eng), OT009-612/712/812 (Heb)
On-campus, Online live, Online recordings
Level 6, Level 7, Level 8

3 hours per week, offered once every 3-4 years

Lecturer

Martin Pakula

Overview

This subject covers the contents and theology of the Pentateuch, with special reference to Deuteronomy especially such themes as covenant, law, land, grace, holy war, people of God, blessing and cursing. English exegesis covers Genesis 1-11 and Deuteronomy 5-8, 12, 16-18. Hebrew exegesis covers Genesis 1-3 and Deuteronomy 5-7.

METHOD

Classroom instruction and discussion; essay learning tasks and assignments.

KEY TEXTS

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

  • G. Wenham, Exploring the Old Testament Vol. I; The Pentateuch (London: SPCK, 2003).

  • G. Wenham, Genesis 1–15 (Waco: Word, 1987).

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

ACT unit DESCRIPTIONS

Training for the Kingdom of Heaven

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