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Ot 520 Old Testament Introduction, John A. Cook
Ot 520 Old Testament Introduction, John A. Cook
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Coogan, Michael David [= COT] 2006 The Old Testament: A Historical and Literary Introduction to the Hebrew Scriptures. New York: Oxford University Press. Coogan, Michael D., ed. [= COH] 1998 The Oxford History of the Biblical World. New York: Oxford University Press.
Ot 520 Old Testament Introduction, Brian D. Russell
Ot 520 Old Testament Introduction, Brian D. Russell
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Oswalt, John N. Called to Be Holy. Evangel Publishing House, 1999. CBH Dillard, R. B. and Tremper Longman, An Introduction to the Old Testament. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2006.
Ot 632 Exegesis Of Ezekiel, John A. Cook
Ot 632 Exegesis Of Ezekiel, John A. Cook
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Hebrew Bible and lexicon required (as in 1. OT 501) Required commentaries (accessible or purchased) ONE of the following: Allen (1990 and 1994) (see bibliography below) Block (1997) 2 vols. (see bibliography below) Greenberg (1983 and 1997) (see biblography below)
Ot 714 Minor Prophets, John A. Cook
Ot 714 Minor Prophets, John A. Cook
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J. Stevenson & W. H. C. Frend, ed., A New Eusebius: Documents Illustrating the History of the Church to AD 337, SPCK, 1987 J. Stevenson & W. H. C. Frend, ed., Creeds , Councils and Controversies: Documents illustrating the History of the Church AD 337-461, SPCK, 1989 History of Christian thought: Stuart G. Hall, Doctrine and Practice in the Early Church, SPCK, 1991 and Eerdmans, 1992
Ot 615 Minor Prophets, David Loren Thompson
Ot 615 Minor Prophets, David Loren Thompson
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1. A standard contemporary English translation. Revised Standard Version of the Bible, or some other contemporary, standard (non-paraphrasing) version such as The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, New American Standard Bible, with minimal editorial clutter in the layout. 2. A Masoretic text of the Hebrew Bible. Either Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. 4th ed. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1990, or The NIV Interlinear Hebrew-English Old Testament. John Kohlenberger III, editor. Zondervan, 1993, or its equivalent. 3. Bible Study That Works. Revised edition. Evangel Press, 1994. David L. Thompson. Do not use the 1982 edition for class! 4. An Annotated List of …
Ot 810 Exegesis Of Deuteronomy, Bill T. Arnold
Ot 810 Exegesis Of Deuteronomy, Bill T. Arnold
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Alexander, Patrick H., et al. The SBL Handbook of Style for Ancient Near Eastern, Biblical, and Early Christian Studies. Peabody, Mass.: Hendrickson Publishers, 1999. Levinson, Bernard M. Deuteronomy and the Hermeneutics of Legal Innovation. New York: Oxford University Press, 1997. MacDonald, Nathan. Deuteronomy and the Meaning of "Monotheism." FAT II/1. Tübingen: Mohr Siebeck, 2003. Students will also be expected to have the following ready-to-hand (abbreviations are available in Alexander, SBL Handbook): BHS, GKC, IBHS, Joüon. In addition, BHQ is now available for Deuteronomy, and is preferable for this class: Carmel McCarthy, Biblia Hebraica Quinta: Deuteronomy (Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 2007).
Ot 520 Old Testament Introduction, Edwin C. Hostetter
Ot 520 Old Testament Introduction, Edwin C. Hostetter
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Barry L. Bandstra, Reading the Old Testament: An Introduction to the Hebrew Bible, 4th ed. (Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, 2009) Dianne Bergant, Israel's Story, 2 vols. (Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press, 2006-7) Sandra L. Gravett et al., An Introduction to the Hebrew Bible: A Thematic Approach (Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2008)
Ot 501 Survey Of Biblical Hebrew, Paul M. Cook
Ot 501 Survey Of Biblical Hebrew, Paul M. Cook
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Arnold, Bill T. and John H. Choi. A Guide to Biblical Hebrew Syntax. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2003. [Guide, Arnold & Choi] Elliger, K., and W. Rudolph. Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1967-77. [BHS] Holladay, William L. A Concise Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, 1971. [Holladay] Scott, William R. A Simplified Guide to BHS. 4th ed. Berkley, Calif.: BIBAL, 2007. [Scott] Seow, C. L. A Grammar for Biblical Hebrew. Rev. ed. Nashville: Abingdon, 1995. [Seow]
Ot 610 Pentateuch, Michael D. Matlock
Ot 610 Pentateuch, Michael D. Matlock
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Holy Bible (NASB, NRSV, or RSV) An Annotated Guide to Biblical Resources for Ministry by David Bauer Bible Study That Works by David Thompson Methodical Bible Study by Robert Traina A Guide to Biblical Hebrew Syntax by Bill Arnold and John Choi, Cambridge, 2003 BibleWorks 7.0 or 6.0 or all three of the following resources: A Masoretic Text of the Hebrew Bible. Either Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. 4th ed. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1990 or The NIV Interlinear Hebrew-English Old Testament. John Kohlenberger, editor. Zondervan. A concordance of the Hebrew Bible. Either Even-Shoshan, A New Concordance of the Old Testament, Baker. or …
Ot 520 Old Testament Introduction, Sandra Richter
Ot 520 Old Testament Introduction, Sandra Richter
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Richter, Sandra, The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament (Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2008) LaSor, Hubbard & Bush, Old Testament Survey: The Message, Form and Background of the OT, 2nd edition (Grand Rapids:Eerdmans, 1996). James B. Pritchard, ed. The HarperCollins Concise Atlas of the Bible (HarperSanFrancisco, 1997). Roland de Vaux, Ancient Israel Its Life and Institutions in the Biblical Resource Series (Grand Rapids: Wm B. Eerdmans/Livonia: Dove Book Sellers, 1997). W. J. Dumbrell, The Faith of Israel: A Theological Survey of the Old Testament, 2nd ed. (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2002).
Ot 630 Exegesis Of Isaiah, Mark J. Boda
Ot 630 Exegesis Of Isaiah, Mark J. Boda
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Arnold, Bill T. and John H. Choi. A Guide to Biblical Hebrew Syntax. New York, N.Y.: Cambridge University Press, 2003. Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39. NICOT. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1986. Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah: Chapters 40-66. NICOT. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997. Childs, Brevard S. Isaiah. OTL. Louisville: Westminster/John Knox, 2001.
Ot 520 Old Testament Introduction, Brian D. Russell
Ot 520 Old Testament Introduction, Brian D. Russell
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Oswalt, John N. Called to Be Holy. Evangel Publishing House, 1999. CBH Dillard, R. B. and Tremper Longman, An Introduction to the Old Testament. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2006.
Ot 611 Exegesis Of Exodus, Brian D. Russell
Ot 611 Exegesis Of Exodus, Brian D. Russell
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John I. Durham. Exodus. WBC. Waco: Word, 1987. Terrence E. Fretheim. Exodus. Interpretation. Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1991. Michael Walzer. Exodus and Revolution T. Desmond Alexander and David W. Baker. Dictionary of the Old Testament: Pentateuch: A Compendium of Contemporary Biblical Scholarship. Downer’s Grove: InterVarsity, 2002. Arnold, Bill and John Choi. A Guide to Biblical Hebrew Syntax. Cambridge University Press. Elliger, K., and W. Rudolph, eds. Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1967-77. Holladay, William L. A Concise Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament Based upon the Lexical Work of Ludwig Koehler and Walter Baumgartner. Grand Rapids, Mich.: …
Ot 615 Minor Prophets, Brian D. Russell
Ot 615 Minor Prophets, Brian D. Russell
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Walter Kaiser, Toward an Exegetical Theology: Biblical Exegesis for Teaching and Preaching (Baker Academic, 1998) Paul D. Wegner, A Student's Guide to Textual Criticism of the Bible: Its History, Methods and Results (InterVarsity, 2006)
Ot 710 Exegetical Studies: Pentateuch, Brian D. Russell
Ot 710 Exegetical Studies: Pentateuch, Brian D. Russell
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Walter Kaiser, Toward an Exegetical Theology: Biblical Exegesis for Teaching and Preaching (Baker Academic, 1998) Paul D. Wegner, A Student's Guide to Textual Criticism of the Bible: Its History, Methods and Results (InterVarsity, 2006)
Bs 504 W1 Introduction To Biblical Studies: Old Testament, David Loren Thompson
Bs 504 W1 Introduction To Biblical Studies: Old Testament, David Loren Thompson
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This course orients the students to the discipline of Old Testament studies, stressing contemporary approaches to the historical and cultural settings, composition, authorship, and literary characteristics of the OT books. Attention will be given to the significance of the study of the Old Testament for the ministerial vocation represented in the master of arts programs.
Bs 504 W1 Introduction To Biblical Studies: Old Testament, David Loren Thompson
Bs 504 W1 Introduction To Biblical Studies: Old Testament, David Loren Thompson
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Catalog Description: This course orients the students to the discipline of Old Testament studies, stressing contemporary approaches to the historical and cultural settings, composition, authorship, and literary characteristics of the OT books. Attention will be given to the significance of the study of the Old Testament for the ministerial vocation represented in the master of arts programs.
Ot 520 Old Testament Introduction, Mark J. Boda
Ot 520 Old Testament Introduction, Mark J. Boda
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Longman, Tremper and Raymond B. Dillard. An Introduction to the Old Testament (2nd edition). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2006. Provan, Iain; V. Philips Long, and Tremper Longman. A Biblical History of Israel. Louisville: Westminster/John Knox, 2003. Tate, W. Randolph. Biblical Interpretation: An Integrated Approach (Revised Edition). Peabody: Hendrickson, 1997.
Ot 501 Survey Of Biblical Hebrew, Christina Bosserman
Ot 501 Survey Of Biblical Hebrew, Christina Bosserman
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Arnold, Bill T. and John H. Choi. A Guide to Biblical Hebrew Syntax. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. [Guide] Elliger, K., and W. Rudolph. Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1967-77. [BHS] Holladay, William L. A Concise Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, 1971. [HALOT] Scott, William R. A Simplified Guide to BHS. Berkley, Calif.: BIBAL, 1987. [SG] Seow, C. L. A Grammar for Biblical Hebrew. Rev. ed. Nashville: Abingdon, 1995. [Seow]
Ot 520 Old Testament Introduction, Mark J. Boda
Ot 520 Old Testament Introduction, Mark J. Boda
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Longman, Tremper and Raymond B. Dillard. An Introduction to the Old Testament (2nd edition). Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2006. Provan, Iain; V. Philips Long, and Tremper Longman. A Biblical History of Israel. Louisville: Westminster/John Knox, 2003. Tate, W. Randolph. Biblical Interpretation: An Integrated Approach (Revised Edition). Peabody: Hendrickson, 1997.
Ot 520 Old Testament Introduction, Edwin C. Hostetter
Ot 520 Old Testament Introduction, Edwin C. Hostetter
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Bernhard W. Anderson, Contours of Old Testament Theology, with the assistance of Steven Bishop (Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 1999) John J. Collins, A Short Introduction to the Hebrew Bible (Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2007) John H. Hayes and Carl R. Holladay, Biblical Exegesis: A Beginner's Handbook, 3d ed. (Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2007) Paul R. House, Old Testament Survey (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1992)
Ot 611 Exegesis Of Exodus, Brian D. Russell
Ot 611 Exegesis Of Exodus, Brian D. Russell
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John I. Durham. Exodus. WBC. Waco: Word, 1987. Terrence E. Fretheim. Exodus. Interpretation. Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1991. Michael Walzer. Exodus and Revolution T. Desmond Alexander and David W. Baker. Dictionary of the Old Testament: Pentateuch: A Compendium of Contemporary Biblical Scholarship. Downer’s Grove: InterVarsity, 2002. Arnold, Bill and John Choi. Guide to Biblical Hebrew Syntax. Cambridge University Press, 2003. If you don’t have this text, you definitely need to purchase it. Seow, C. L. A Grammar for Biblical Hebrew. Rev. ed. Nashville: Abingdon, 1995.
Ot 619 Exegesis Of 1-2 Samuel, Craig Vondergeest
Ot 619 Exegesis Of 1-2 Samuel, Craig Vondergeest
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Anderson , A. A. 2 Samuel. Word Biblical Commentary. Dallas: Word, 1989. Arnold, Bill and John Choi. A Guide to Biblical Hebrew Syntax. Cambridge: Cambridge University, 2003 Brueggemann, Walter. David’s Truth in Israel’s Imagination and Memory. 2nd ed. Minneapolis: Fortress, 2002
Ot 610 Pentateuch, Michael D. Matlock
Ot 610 Pentateuch, Michael D. Matlock
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Required Texts You may contact a salesperson at the Asbury Seminary Bookstore for all required resources at exlbooks@asburyseminary.edu or phone 859.858.4242 or 866.855.8252 1. Holy Bible (NASB, NRSV, or RSV) 2. An Annotated Guide to Biblical Resources for Ministry by David Bauer 3. Bible Study That Works by David Thompson 4. Methodical Bible Study by Robert Traina 5. A Guide to Biblical Hebrew Syntax by Bill Arnold and John Choi, Cambridge, 2003 6. BibleWorks 7.0 or 6.0 or all three of the following resources: 6a. A Masoretic Text of the Hebrew Bible. Either Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. 4th ed. Stuttgart: Deutsche …
Ot 630 Exegesis Of Isaiah, Mark J. Boda
Ot 630 Exegesis Of Isaiah, Mark J. Boda
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Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah, Chapters 1-39. NICOT. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1986. Oswalt, John. The Book of Isaiah: Chapters 40-66. NICOT. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997. Childs, Brevard S. Isaiah. OTL. Louisville: Westminster/John Knox, 2001. Arnold, Bill T. and John H. Choi. A Guide to Biblical Hebrew Syntax. New York, N.Y.: Cambridge University Press, 2003.
Ot 617 The Book Of Judges, Lawson G. Stone
Ot 617 The Book Of Judges, Lawson G. Stone
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Younger, K. Lawson, The NIV Application Commentary:Judges, Ruth. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2002. Gregory Mobley, The Empty Men: The Heroic Tradition of Ancient Israel. New York: Doubleday, 2005. Gunn, David M. Judges: Blackwell Bible Commentaries. Blackwell, 2005. Arnold, Bill T. and John H. Choi. A Guide to Hebrew Syntax. Cambridge, 2003. Elliger, K., and W. Rudolph, eds. Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1967-77. A Hebrew-based Concordance or Biblical Software with full Hebrew root and grammar based search capability (For Wintel: Bibleworks, Logos; for Macintosh Accordance. The latter is sufficient reason to go out and buy a Mac!) The following are …
Ot 611 Historical Books Of The Old Testament, David R. Bauer
Ot 611 Historical Books Of The Old Testament, David R. Bauer
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General Description A series of book studies including Joshua through 2 Kings which builds on the methodology of the first Inductive Bible Study course by further use of what has been previously learned and by emphasizing the study of books as wholes. Accordingly, there is a special focus on the initial survey of books as wholes, the interpretation of parts of books in the context of the book as a whole, and the synthesis of books. In addition, attention is given to thinking, valuing, and living biblically by learning how to apply Scripture to life and ministry. This course seeks …
Ot 520 Old Testament Introduction, Brian D. Russell
Ot 520 Old Testament Introduction, Brian D. Russell
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GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION An introduction to (1) the literature of the Old Testament in its socio-historical, literary, and canonical contexts; and (2) critical study of the OT. Note: This course is not a survey of the literature of the OT. If you desire a survey course to prepare for the Bible Competency exam, you should consider taking BS400.
Bs 504 Xl Introduction To Biblical Studies: Old Testament, Mark J. Boda
Bs 504 Xl Introduction To Biblical Studies: Old Testament, Mark J. Boda
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This course lays the foundation for Old Testament study at Asbury by providing a window into the historical, cultural and geographical background, the literary and theological content and the practical relevance of the Old Testament. The goal is to provide the information and tools which will enable the students to experience the text of the Old Testament throughout their lives through a three-dimensional reading. The student will not only grapple with the content of these books and their backgrounds, but also with the methods for interpreting them in a modern context.
Bt 605 X1 Old Testament Theology, Tom Holsinger-Friesen
Bt 605 X1 Old Testament Theology, Tom Holsinger-Friesen
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“Considers representative theological themes and their historical development in the Old Testament employing methodology of the contemporary biblical theology discipline. Prerequisites: OT520, NT(IBS)510 or 511.”