Overview: Genesis to Kings OT201

  Australian College of Theology name: Formative Old Testament Traditions

Hear teacher Marge Mills describe this subject:


Learning Outcomes


1. To assist you to acquire an overall acquaintance with the text of the Old Testament, as one of the two primary documents of biblical studies and Christian ministry;
2. To give you an overall historical framework within which to interpret the text;
3. To provide you with an understanding of major theological themes of the Old Testament;
4. To consider the implications of the Old Testament for Christian life and thought.

Content
1. Creation, with special reference to Genesis 1-3
2. The Patriarchs
3. The Exodus and the Sinai covenant
4. Conquest and settlement
5. The rise of the monarchy and the covenant with David
6. Solomon and the division of the kingdom
7. The origins of the prophetic movement; Elijah.

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