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THL104 Old Testament History and Theology (8)

Abstract

This subject is the foundation study in Old Testament as a basis for further studies. Students will make a general examination of the early history of Israel to 63 BC. The subject also includes detailed examination of a selected area of OT scholarship focussing on an understanding of the central theological themes of the OT.

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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Theology

Assumed Knowledge

THL103

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to discuss the political, social and religious history of Israel in its international context from the division of the kingdom to the Roman occupation
- be able to demonstrate awareness of the contents and main theological emphases of the books of Kings, the Latter Prophets, the Writings and the Apocrypha/Pseudepigrapha
- be able to understand and discuss the issues raised by: the concept of Holy War during the kingdom period; the destruction of Jerusalem and the nation with the Babylonian conquest; the resettlement of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
- Outline of the political, social and religious history of Israel in its international context from the division of the kingdom to the Roman occupation under Pompey (922-63 BCE) - In parallel with this, reference to the books of Kings, the Latter Prophets, the Writings and the Apocrypha/Pseudepigrapha in their historical setting. The provenance and theological emphasis of each book is discussed in outline only, except insofar as they relate to the issues raised below - The concept of Holy War: its formulation in the Deuteronomic history in the book of Joshua, its application in the dynastic struggles in the northern kingdom, and its theological ramifications - The conquest of Judah by Babylon: its implications for covenant theology, eschatology and messianism; the idea of ‘remnant’ - The resettlement of Judah under Nehemiah and Ezra; the implications for Judah of its being a subject nation; the rise of Judaism - The Maccabean revolt, the rise of the high priestly party and Pharisaism, and the immediate impact of the Roman occupation

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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.