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The Pentateuch

OT008-612/712/812 (Eng), OT009-612/712/812 (Heb)
2027 semester 1
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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.

Delivery

  • 3 lecture hours per week, with class discusssion
  • Essays 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).

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