Prophets in Context
Purpose:
Students
will learn to understand the prophets, and to relate their messages to
today. This will be achieved by recognising literary features and the
historical setting of passages from Old Testament prophets, and by
situating the justice issues the prophets mention in the context of
Ancient Israelite culture and socio-economic structures. They will also
develop and apply skills of relating this understanding to contemporary
issues.
Course Description:
This
course will study the prophetic books of the Old Testament, in their
settings in Ancient Israel and in the light of their Ancient Near
Eastern context, with the goal of understanding their relevance for the
contemporary world and their theological significance.
Prerequisites: MB530, MB533
Restriction: MB731 (offered at level 6 and 7)
