You can stand some distance from it and look at the whole scene at once, or you can get up very close and look at the minute details of each portion. Theology and reading southwestern baptist theological. Old testament survey unit 1 the pentateuch quizlet. Pdf commonly attributed as the first five books of the old testament genesis, exodus, leviticus. Structure and shape 115 exodus 15chps 1524 sinai 9chps 2540 tabernacle 15chps. However, such a statement gives no clue towards the content and form of the pentateuch. Focusing on the creation, fall, and redemption of the human family, attention is given to the following. From documented cases of transmission history to survey of rabbinic. Pentateuch is from the greek words penta, meaning five, and teuchos, meaning a volume, a book. Wednesdays, pm, april 10may 29, 20 8 sessions required text.
The promised landgarden of eden was then later fashioned for mankind in six literal days. Still, the covenant with abraham is foundational to our understanding of gods relationship to. The bibliography for the introduction to the pentateuch, as well as for genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy is presented at the end of this article. The pentateuch dividedexiledrestored prebabylonian exile period genesis 1 kings ch. The relation between them is one of question and answer. Both courses are designed to enrich your personal study of gods word. Mosaic authorship of the pentateuchtried and true eric lyons, m. S a synthetic overview of the major literary movements within the pentateuch or a book of the pentateuch, which includes a chart. Religious studies courses at most universities teach that the pentateuch is a composite work. Th e nature of the volume is therefore exploratory and openended. Ab, on the creation stories of genesis pages 81116 chapter 1 genesis i. Basic bible survey part one old testament harvestime.
Ot 3122 pentateuch a survey of the first five books of the ot written by moses. Demonstrate their general knowledge of the background and content of the pentateuch and historical books of the old testament genesis esther 2. To avoid this danger, i will attempt to use the terms and patterns of the pentateuch to articulate its message as much as possible. Desmond alexander is director of christian training, union theological college, belfast, and formerly lecturer in semitic studies, queens university of belfast.
Keeping in mind the first audience of the pentateuch, the focal expression of this covenant is the sinaitic covenant which grows out of the promises made to abraham. The pentateuch mark vincent menucha bible school, 2008. Start studying old testament survey unit 1 the pentateuch. Genesis, exodus leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy b. Genesis, 4 believes genesis unbound, 1996 that gen. The first five books of the bible both hebrew and christian are foundational to all of scripture and rank as one of the most important portions of the word of god wolf 1991. The pentateuch consists of the first five books of the ot. Pentateuch from the greek penta five and teuchos tool, vessel, book 2. The pentateuch page 10 how foolish we are to minimise sin as so many do today. This hardbound study has quickly become a valuable aid for students and teachers alike.
The pentateuch, or what came to be known as the torah or the book of the law, is regarded as the most authoritative and highly inspired of all the old testament writings, in large part because these books contain the laws given to the israelites by yahweh. Th e papers are the fruit of a twoyear consultation, in 2007. The pentateuch is a collection of writings that changed the course of human history unlike anything until the advent of christianity itself. However, outside of the more conservative seminaries and churches, it is commonly held that moses did not write these books, that they are a compilation of works by numerous writers over an extended period of time. Creation to the flood, primeval holiness and the fall. New testament 2 g l archer, a survey of old testament introduction moody press. Authors william lasor, david hubbard and frederic bush in their textbook. Theology of the pentateuch 2006 gordonconwell theological seminary, south hamilton, massachusetts 4. Focusing on the creation, fall, and redemption of the human family, attention is given to the. Pentateuch is designed to be your first stop in the study and research of the pentateuch, on which the rest of the bible is built. The textbooks needed for the completion of this course are the king james bible and willmingtons guide to the bible by dr. Demonstrate their knowledge of certain major motifs, themes, and critical issues in the pentateuch and historical books. The book of mormon thus confirms the ageold tradition that moses wrote, or caused to be written, five books.
When all the data of the pentateuchal text have been carefully considered, and all the evidence, both internal and external, has been fairly weighed, the impression is all but irresistible that mosaic authorship is the one theory which best accords with the surviving historical data. The pentateuch is both a composite of individual books and a seamless narrative that renders a complete story from creation to the death of moses. For those who have found the pentateuch to be difficult and tedious, these pages will be a delight. First five books of the bible genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, deuteronomy 2. This is a natural conclusion to draw from a straightforward reading of genesis to deuteronomy. Those books are genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy. The pentateuch is a collection of writings that changed the course of human history unlike. An excellent summary of these internal evidences for the antiquity of the pentateuch may be found in g. This class will consider the history, structure, content and themes of the pentateuch in a more indepth way than in previous old testament survey courses. Professor of oriental and old testament literature in princeton theological seminary 1895 edition published by charles scribners sons. Moses compiled the pentateuch from the very words of god. The term pentateuch comes from the greek term pentateuchos meaning fivevolumed book after the jewish designation, the fivefifths of the law1 c. An expositional survey of the pentateuch and historical books of the old testament.
The lord reveal ed himselfto moses at the burning bush ex. In his teaching, christ a frequently referred to these books. The prophets after the law or the law after the prophets. Lasor, hubbard, bush, the pentateuch 12 pp bandstra, survey of ot history, 1021 12 pp 45 pp week 2. Introduction the purpose of this article is to raise the question of the role of the mosaic law in the theology of the pentateuch. God intended the hebrew people to read through the pentateuch every a two years. Postpriestly additions in the pentateuch a survey of scholarship. Old testament torah the pentateuch ot 5103 assignmentsyllabus professor.
Upon the successful completion of this course, the students will 1. The plan and contents of the pentateuch, 18 names of the books of moses, origin of the fivefold divis ion, 18. The problem of the pentateuch 65 he beheld that they did contain the five books of moses, which gave an account of the creation of the world, and also of adam and eve, who were our first parents 1 nephi 5. The speeches on blessings and curses in the pentateuch are uttered by god or human beings on. The first five books of the bible are known as the pentateuch. Focusing on the creation, fall, and redemption of the human.
Old testament survey unit 1 the pentateuch flashcards. Harnmurabi was the author of the famous ccde, hut he certainly didnot engraved it by himself upon the stele. Each speech is introduced by the formula this is the lawwordsblessing. Lecture 1 pentateuch overview s headhearthand blog. Pentateuch 1 pentateuch reading guide and assignments there is a strange idea abroad that in every subject the ancient books should be read only by the professionals, and that the amateur should content himself with the modern booksif the average student wants to find out something about platonism, the very last thing he thinks of doing. Genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers and deuteronomy. Ubs115 old testament survey i a survey of the pentateuch. The final book of the pentateuch, deuteronomy, consists of four speeches by moses to the people who have arrived at the plains of moab, ready to conquer the land.
There was a similar ark in pharaoh tutankhamens tomb. The ark is viewed as a footstool for gods actual throne, which was on living cherubim see ezekiel 10. Genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, deuteronomy by evans, william, 1870publication date 1916 topics bible publisher. It brings kindergarten approach to knowing general facts about the pentateuch, but lacks the ability to convey any real discernible understanding as to the purpose of what god spoke directly to moses about. Faith theological seminary, 529 walker avenue, baltimore, md,21212. The entire book is structured around 11 genealogy formulas hebrew word.
Basic bible survey is a companion course of creative bible study methods which teaches various ways to study the bible. Curse formulae in the hebrew bible, with special attention to leviticus 26 and amos 4. By theology of the pentateuch, i mean the major themes and purposes that lie behind its final composition. The pentateuch sample 1 the pentateuch old testament overview 1 this small group guide is designed to help you use the silo pentateuch course in a small group or bible study setting. Our lord was the author of the sermon on the mount, but he didnot write it himself. Ot 5103 pentateuch this course is a survey and expositional study of the contents of the five books. The pentateuch page 1 bible survey the pentateuch preface there are two ways of looking at a picture. S new testament teachings supporting the inspiration of the pentateuch. The pentateuch as literature a biblicaltheological commentary zondervan publishing house, grand rapids, michigan, 1992 chapter 1, sections i.
Smith takes liberty in his theology thru prooftexting. Survey the first five books paperback september 7, 20. The higher criticism of the pentateuch gordon college. This course will teach the student a survey of the first five books of the bible. This course is a survey of the primeval history presented in genesis 111, as well as a survey of the pentateuch, with a special exploration of the life of the patriarch abraham as presented in genesis 1225.
Chamberss twentieth century dictionary defines pentateuch as the first five books of the old testament. The pentateuch old testament survey 2nd edition by james e. Archers, a survey of old testament introduction, pp. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Pentateuch 5 the offerings in leviticus name of offering purpose kind of offering nature of offering actions of offerer actions of priest ola holocaust or burnt offering 1. But others have produced strong evidence for moses as the author. S a chronological overview from the patriarchs to the wilderness wandering including biblical references, egyptian history, and a chart. The term applies to the first five books of the biblegenesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy. Even though the books of the pentateuch themselves do not clearly identify the author, there are many passages that attribute them to moses or as being his words exodus 17. Ot 5103 pentateuch this course is a survey and expositional study of the contents of the five books of moses called the pentateuch. Rhetoric and hermeneutics of blessing and curse in the pentateuch. Next to god it is the most powerful force in this world.
Rhetorical strategy in the composition of the pentateuch surface. The pentateuch is the first five books of the bible that conservative bible scholars believe were mostly written by moses. Bible survey the pentateuch a5 grace baptist mission. Ubs115 old testament survey i a survey of the pentateuch and. Ross an outline for the theology of the hebrew psalter, 34, and class notes from elliott e. Patterns of descriptive curse formulae in the hebrew bible, with. The pentateuch is the first volume of smiths the old testament survey series. The formation of the pentateuch st andrews research repository. Silo courses work well for small group study, but you may need some guidance with the logistics.
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