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OASIS CHURCHChurch
LeadershipInstitute
NEW ORLEANS BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
•NEW ORLEANS BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Biblical Ministry Certificate• Introduction to the Old Testament• Introduction to the New Testament• Hermeneutics/Biblical Interpretation• Baptist Doctrine/ Know the Faith• Evangelism/ Share the Faith• Church History/ History of the Faith• Apologetics/ Defend the Faith
Bius1110Introduction to
Old Testament Studies
Comunicación y Gerencia
Professor: Dr. David R. Lema, Jr., Dmin, PhD
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NOBTS Center for the Americas – Oasis Leadership Institute Biblical Ministry Certification – CLC BIUS1110: Introduction to Old Testament Studies Spring 2017 Dr. David Raul Lema, Jr., Dmin, PhD Director: SFLA Center for the Americas
Associate Professor in Theology and Mission dlema@nobts.edu
Office Phone: 305-888-9777 Cell: 305-431-4030
The mission of Leavell College of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is to equip leaders to fulfill the Great Commission and the Great Commandments through the local church and its ministries. CORE VALUE
Each academic year, a core value is emphasized. This academic year, the core value is Characteristic Excellence: “What we do, we do to the utmost of our abilities and resources as a testimony to the glory of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”
COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is designed to provide a survey of the Old Testament. The study consists of a brief overview of each book including pertinent geographical and historical information in order to encourage students toward a more contextual biblical interpretation. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (OR OBJECTIVES) 1. The learner will demonstrate an understanding of Old Testament history. 2. The learner will demonstrate skills in the area of biblical geography of the NT. 3. The student will demonstrate an understanding of themes found within the books of the Old Testament. 4. The student will be challenged to make modern applications of Old Testament truths in order to internalize these truths for
personal growth. COURSE TEACHING METHODOLOGY (OR METHODS) Methodology will include but is not limited to lectures by professor, small group discussions, large group discussions, and diverse learning activities.
NOBTS Center for the Americas – Oasis Leadership Institute
Biblical Ministry Certification – CLC
BIUS1110: Introduction to Old Testament Studies
Spring 2017
Dr. David Raul Lema, Jr., Dmin, PhD Director: SFLA Center for the Americas
Associate Professor in Theology and Mission
dlema@nobts.edu
Office Phone: 305-888-9777 Cell: 305-431-4030
The mission of Leavell College of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is to equip leaders to fulfill the Great Commission and the Great Commandments through the local church and its ministries.
CORE VALUE
Each academic year, a core value is emphasized. This academic year, the core value is Characteristic Excellence: “What we do, we do to the utmost of our abilities and resources as a testimony to the glory of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to provide a survey of the Old Testament. The study consists of a brief overview of each book including pertinent geographical and historical information in order to encourage students toward a more contextual biblical interpretation.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (OR OBJECTIVES)
1. The learner will demonstrate an understanding of Old Testament history.
2. The learner will demonstrate skills in the area of biblical geography of the NT.
3. The student will demonstrate an understanding of themes found within the books of the Old Testament.
4. The student will be challenged to make modern applications of Old Testament truths in order to internalize these truths for personal growth.
COURSE TEACHING METHODOLOGY (OR METHODS)
Methodology will include but is not limited to lectures by professor, small group discussions, large group discussions, and diverse learning activities.
TEXTBOOKS
The Bible (in any translation which the student prefers – the professor suggests the student read a modern version or translation.)
Benware, Paul. Survey of the OT: Revised. Everyman’s Bible Commentary.
Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1993
Fee, Gordon and Douglass Stuart. How to Read the Bible Book by Book.
Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2003
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1.The learner will read the textbooks as assigned by the professor in this syllabus.
2.The learner will read the Old Testament as assigned.
2.The learner will maintain a notebook of class lectures and comments.
3.The learner will contribute to class discussions and group assignments.
4.The learner will write and submit a two-page reflection paper including the student’s personal evaluation of what he/she learned in this course.
5.The learner will take an objective final exam on last day of class.
EVALUATION
- Completion of Reading Assignments
20%
- Class Notebook/Binder
20%
- Class Participation
10%
- Reflection Paper
30%
- Final Exam
20%
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
1. Absences: The maximum number of absences without failure is three (3) classroom hours for a one hour course.
2. Late Assignments: All assignments are expected to be turned in on, or before, their due date.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Class 1
· Learning Activity 1
· Intro to OT course/ Syllabus
· Reading Assignments/Notebook
· Geography of OT (Ancient World; Israel/Palestine)
Class 2
· Genesis
· Discussion of Origins/Pre-History
· Structure of OT and main themes
· Theology of OT/ Names of God
Class 3
· Torah: The Mosaic Law; Moses
· Exodus
· Leviticus
· Numbers
· Deuteronomy
Class 4
· History: Joshua, Judges, Ruth
· Cycle of Rebellion/Redemption
Class 5
· Hebrew Poetry and Wisdom (Sapiential) Literature; The Writings
· OT Poetry/Wisdom Books: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Eccles., Song of Solomon, Lamentations
Class 6
· History: 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles
· The Davidic Kingdom
· The Solomonic Era and the First Temple
Class 7
· The Prophets
· Pre-Exilic Prophets: Obadiah, Joel, Jonah, Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, Micah, Nahum, Zephaniah, Jeremiah, Habakkuk
Class 8
· The Exile or Babylonian Captivity
· Exilic Prophets: Daniel, Ezekiel
· Post-Exilic Prophets: Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi
· History: Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther
Final Exam (By Email)
Reflection Paper (By Email)
Suggested Bibliography
Archer, GleasonL. A Survey of the Old Testament Introduction.
Chicago: Moody Press, 1994.
Bright, John. A History of Israel. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1981.
Cate, Robert L. An Introduction to the Old Testament.
Nashville: Broadman Press, 1987.
Crenshaw, James L. Story and Faith: A Guide to the Old Testament.
New York: Macmillan Publishing House, 1991.
Crenshaw, James L. Old Testament Wisdom: an introduction.
Atlanta: John Knox Press, 1973.
Dillard, Raymond B., Longmann III, Tremper. An Introduction to the Old Testament.
Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994.
Drane, John. Introducing the Old Testament. New York: Harper & Row, 1987.
Francisco, Clyde T. Introducing the Old Testament. Nashville: Broadman Press, 1977.
Hill, Andrew E., and John H. Walton. A Survey of the Old Testament.
Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1991.
House, Paul R. Old Testament Survey. Nashville: Broadman Press, 1992.
Rogerson, John, and Philip Davies. The Old Testament World.
Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 1989.
Stuart, Douglas. Old Testament Exegesis: A Primer for Students and Pastors.
Philadelphia: Westminster Press. 1984.
Ward, James M. Thus Says The Lord: The Message of the Prophets. Nashville:
Abingdon Press, 1991.
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TEXTBOOKS The Bible (in any translation which the student prefers – the professor suggests the student read a modern version or translation.) Benware, Paul. Survey of the OT: Revised. Everyman’s Bible Commentary. Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1993 Fee, Gordon and Douglass Stuart. How to Read the Bible Book by Book. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2003
COURSE REQUIREMENTS 1. The learner will read the textbooks as assigned by the professor in this syllabus. 2. The learner will read the Old Testament as assigned. 2. The learner will maintain a notebook of class lectures and comments. 3. The learner will contribute to class discussions and group assignments. 4. The learner will write and submit a two-page reflection paper including the student’s
personal evaluation of what he/she learned in this course. 5. The learner will take an objective final exam on last day of class. EVALUATION - Completion of Reading Assignments 20% - Class Notebook/Binder 20% - Class Participation 10% - Reflection Paper 30% - Final Exam 20% ADDITIONAL ITEMS
1. Absences: The maximum number of absences without failure is three (3) classroom hours for a one hour course.
2. Late Assignments: All assignments are expected to be turned in on, or before, their due date.
COURSE SCHEDULE Class 1
- Learning Activity 1 - Intro to OT course/ Syllabus - Reading Assignments/Notebook - Geography of OT (Ancient World; Israel/Palestine)
Class 2
- Genesis - Discussion of Origins/Pre-History - Structure of OT and main themes - Theology of OT/ Names of God
Class 3
- Torah: The Mosaic Law; Moses - Exodus - Leviticus - Numbers - Deuteronomy
Class 4
- History: Joshua, Judges, Ruth - Cycle of Rebellion/Redemption
Class 5 - Hebrew Poetry and Wisdom (Sapiential) Literature; The Writings - OT Poetry/Wisdom Books: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Eccles., Song of Solomon,
Lamentations
Class 6 - History: 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles - The Davidic Kingdom - The Solomonic Era and the First Temple
Class 7
- The Prophets - Pre-Exilic Prophets: Obadiah, Joel, Jonah, Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, Micah,
Nahum, Zephaniah, Jeremiah, Habakkuk
Class 8 - The Exile or Babylonian Captivity - Exilic Prophets: Daniel, Ezekiel - Post-Exilic Prophets: Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi - History: Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther
Final Exam (By Email) Reflection Paper (By Email)
Suggested Bibliography Archer, GleasonL. A Survey of the Old Testament Introduction. Chicago: Moody Press, 1994. Bright, John. A History of Israel. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1981. Cate, Robert L. An Introduction to the Old Testament. Nashville: Broadman Press, 1987. Crenshaw, James L. Story and Faith: A Guide to the Old Testament. New York: Macmillan Publishing House, 1991. Crenshaw, James L. Old Testament Wisdom: an introduction. Atlanta: John Knox Press, 1973. Dillard, Raymond B., Longmann III, Tremper. An Introduction to the Old Testament.
Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994. Drane, John. Introducing the Old Testament. New York: Harper & Row, 1987. Francisco, Clyde T. Introducing the Old Testament. Nashville: Broadman Press, 1977. Hill, Andrew E., and John H. Walton. A Survey of the Old Testament.
Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1991. House, Paul R. Old Testament Survey. Nashville: Broadman Press, 1992. Rogerson, John, and Philip Davies. The Old Testament World. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 1989. Stuart, Douglas. Old Testament Exegesis: A Primer for Students and Pastors.
Philadelphia: Westminster Press. 1984. Ward, James M. Thus Says The Lord: The Message of the Prophets. Nashville:
Abingdon Press, 1991.
Learning Activity #11.Get a blank sheet of paper on which
to write2.Write on the left margin in a column
going down the numbers 1-393.Write, using ONLY your memory, all
the names of the books in the Old Testament in their right order.
Bible…BIBLIA in Greek
=“Little Books”
U.S.ROUTE 66>>
BIBLE ROUTE 66NT27OT39
Introduction to:
The Old Testament and its Contexts
Law Historical Books Poetic Books
Major Prophets Minor Prophets
Old Testament
Old Testament
Book Order in Hebrew Bible
Torah/Law
Nebiim/Prophets
Kethubim/ Writings
TORAH
• Genesis• Exodus• Leviticus• Numbers • Deuteronomy
NEBIIM
Former Prophets• Joshua• Judges• Ruth• 1 Samuel• 2 Samuel• 1 Kings• 2 Kings
Later Prophets• Isaiah• Jeremiah• Ezekiel• Hosea• Joel• Amos• Obadiah
• Jonah• Micah• Nahum• Habakkuk• Zephaniah• Haggai• Zechariah• Malachi
KETHUBIM
• Psalms• Job• Proverbs• RUTH• SONG OF SONGS• ECCLESIASTES• LAMENTATIONS• ESTHER
• Daniel• Ezra• Nehemiah• 1 Chronicles• 2 Chronicles
MEGILLOTH (Scrolls)
• RUTH• SONG OF SONGS• ECCLESIASTES• LAMENTATIONS• ESTHER
• Pentecost• Passover• Tabernacles• Yom Kippur• Purim
PeopleLaw
LandGod
OT Main Themes
Metanarrative of Bible
• Cf. Fee and Stuart, Preface and Biblical History.• God’s Story has Four (4) Chapters:
1)The Creation2)The Fall3)The Redemption4)The Consummation
Theology of OT • Who is God?• Who created the universe (matter)?• Who created mankind?• Who is man (and woman)?• How did evil come into the world?• How does God reveal himself?• What is God’s plan (purpose)?• Etc., etc., …
Names of God in the Old TestamentElohim/Elohe/El
God/ Lord/ Notice plural formYWHW (Jehovah)
“The Name”/Unpronounced by JewsAdonai
My LordEl-Shaddai
God AlmightyYahweh Sabaoth
Lord of Hosts/ God of the Angel ArmiesEl-Elyon
God in the HighestEl-Olam
God of the Ages/ God Forever
• Southern Europe• Middle East• Asia Minor• North Africa
•© EBibleTeacher.com
•Southern Europe
•Middle East
•Asia Minor
•Northern Africa
•Mediterranean Sea
•Continents & Land Masses
Lands of the Bible
Origins• Map of Area of Key Places
Ancient Israel
Historical Overview• Ancient Israel is the birthplace
of the 3 great monotheisticreligions of the world: Judaism, Christianity and Islam
• Ancient Israel dates back approximately 4000 years to the books of the Old Testament
• Great patriarchs of Judaism: Abraham, Jacob, Moses, Joshua
• Hebrews, Israelites, Jews, Semites: have all undergone persecution throughout history; from Babylonian Captivity, Exodus, Diaspora, Spanish Inquisition, Holocaust
What is in a name?• Hebrew means “From across”-
name given to Abraham and his followers
• Israelites: Abraham’s grandson Jacob renamed Israel which means “he who has wrestled with God”. His descendants were called “Israelites”
• Jews: named after Jacob’s son Judah, ancient father of tribe of King David’s dynasty
Questions?
End of Session 1
Session 2
Slide Number 1Biblical Ministry CertificateSlide Number 3Dr. LemaSlide Number 5Slide Number 6Slide Number 7Slide Number 8Slide Number 9Slide Number 10Slide Number 11Slide Number 12Slide Number 13Slide Number 14Slide Number 15Slide Number 16Learning Activity #1Bible…�BIBLIA in Greek =�“Little Books”U.S.ROUTE 66BIBLE ROUTE 66Introduction to: Slide Number 22Book Order in Hebrew BibleTORAHNEBIIMKETHUBIMMEGILLOTH (Scrolls)Slide Number 28Metanarrative of BibleTheology of OT Slide Number 31Slide Number 32Slide Number 33OriginsAncient IsraelHistorical OverviewWhat is in a name?Questions?End of Session 1Session 2Slide Number 41
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