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Exegetical Seminar

Psalms ~ ~ (OT 926)

the Poetry of wisdom: Hagiographa

Assignment-syllabus

Course Description OT 926 Exegetical Seminar in Psalms - Intensive, concentrated :study of Psalms with an emphasis on the exegetical task, theological exposition, biblical Hebrew, textual matters, and suggestions for application towards teaching and preaching.

: Doctoral Program: Stephen T. Hague Professor

: Faith Theological Seminary, 529 Walker Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21212 Location: SHague@faiththeological.org Contact

Time/ : Mondays, October (2013) 7, 14, 21, 28 from 9 am - 5 pm Dates

The General Curriculum Objectives of this Course: As part of the Faith Theological Seminary curriculum this course is designed to assist the student in achieving the following objectives of the curriculum:

To proclaim the full truthfulness of the Word of God to challenge all forms of unbelief, including philosophical naturalism and determinism, postmodernist relativism, historical-critical hermeneutics, and all such that undermine confidence in the inerrant Word of God. To increase in biblical and theological knowledge, recognizing the Word of God as the ultimate authority for life and godliness. To ably and faithfully interpret scripture and to develop critical thinking skills and problem solving abilities. The Specific Objectives of this Course (in relation to the general objectives above): After successful completion of this course the student will: Have a sufficient knowledge of the Psalms to both understand the forms of Psalms, as they function in the theology of the Wisdom literature, and to apply more fully the meaning of the Psalms to the varieties of modern unbelief and human folly. Think more critically and biblically through engaging with, exegeting, and applying the wisdom of revelation in the Psalms. Have a deepened relationship with the Living God, enriched by a concentrated

study of the Psalms, as called to live fully in this world by loving and trusting in God above all.

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Curriculum Objectives and Demonstration of Learning: Course assignments Related Course Objectives % of Course Grade

1. Readings Knowledge of contents and theology of Psalms towards understanding and interpreting – to gain wisdom.

25%

2. Quizzes Interaction with A.N.E. materials and backgrounds, as well as contemporary interpretation, to develop skills in exegesis of Psalms – to apply wisdom. To cheat = F for course

25%

3. Writing Translation & exegesis of Ps 104 in light of ANE literature – to study wisdom. To plagiarize = F for course

25%

4. Final To remember, reflect, and apply the knowledge and skills gained during the course – to live wisdom. To cheat = F for course

25%

Information Resources and Technology Needed for this Course: Information technology for use in this course: Logos Bible, Bible Works, or other equivalent Bible software program for doing research and exegesis.

Email me for the SkyDrive link for the Class Syllabus-Notes: shague@faiththeological.org. Notes must be brought to the first class either in hard-copy or digitally on a device.

Poetics Required reading: Dorsey, D. The Literary Structure, “Psalms,” pp. 173-186.

Wendland, Ernst R. “Genre Criticism and the Psalms: What Discourse Typology Can Tell Us About the Text (with Special Reference to Psalm 31).” Biblical Hebrew and Discourse Linguistics. Edited by Robert D. Bergen. Dallas: Eisenbrauns and the Summer Institute of Linguistics, 1994, pp. 374-414.

Ljungberg, Bo-Krister. “Genre And Form Criticism in Old Testament Exegesis.” Biblical Hebrew and Discourse Linguistics. Edited by Robert D. Bergen. Dallas: Eisenbrauns and the Summer Institute of Linguistics, 1994, pp. 415-433.

Walton, Ancient Israelite Literature in its Cultural Context, “Hymns, Prayers, and Incantations,” pp. 135-168.

Keel, Othmar, the Symbolism of the Biblical World: Ancient Near Eastern Iconography and the Book of Psalms, London: SPCK, 1978, pp. 334-353.

Eastern Texts Relating to the Old Testament, Princeton: PUP, 1950, “Hymns and Prayers,” pp. 365-386.

Martin, Chalmers. “Imprecations in the Psalms.” Classical Evangelical Essays, pp. 113-132.

Hague, S., “Old Testament Poets, Poetry, and Poetics.”

Psalms Required reading: All of the Psalms (recommended using the Expositors Bible Commentary).

Wheeler, J. “Music of the Temple,” Archeology and Biblical Research 2, 1989: 12-20.

-----. “The Origin of the Music of the Temple.” Archeology and Biblical Research. Vol. 2, No. 4: 113-122.

Jones, Ivor H. “Musical Instruments in the Bible, Part I.” Bible Translator. Vol. 37, No. 1, pp. 101-116.

-----. “Musical Instruments in the Bible, Part II.” Bible Translator. Vol. 38, No. 1, pp. 129-143.

Hague, S., “Exegetical Seminar: Psalms” (class syllabus-notes).

Recommended reading: Geoffrey Grogan, Prayer, Praise, and Prophecy: a Theology of the Psalms. Mentor, Christian Focus Publications, Great

Britain, 2001.

Walton, Mathews, Chavalas, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament, pp. 511-559.

Kidner, Derek. Psalms 1-72: An Introduction and Commentary. Downers Grove: Inter-Varsity Press, 1973.

-----. Psalm 73-150: A Commentary. Downers Grove: Inter-Varsity Press, 1973.

Perowne, J.J. Stewart. Commentary on the Psalms: Two Volumes in One. Grand Rapids: Kregal Publications, 1989

Writing required: Translate Ps 104 and then summarize/compare/contrast Ps 104 with the ANE text “The Hymn to Aton”and then conclude with a complete biblical exegesis of the Psalm (20 pages double-spaced).

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Tentative Class Schedule: Date Content Preparation

Oct 7

WEEK 1

Introduction:

OT POETS/POETICS

Bring course-syllabus notes to class (hard-copy or digital) Read Psalms 1-150 (read 37 psalms a week)

14th WEEK 2 COURSE-SYLLABUS

QUIZ 1

Required reading: (available on SkyDrive)

Dorsey, D. The Literary Structure, “Psalms,” pp. 173-186.

Wendland, Ernst R. “Genre Criticism and the Psalms: What Discourse Typology Can Tell Us About the Text (with Special Reference to Psalm 31).” Biblical Hebrew and Discourse Linguistics. Edited by Robert D. Bergen. Dallas: Eisenbrauns and the Summer Institute of Linguistics, 1994, pp. 374-414.

Ljungberg, Bo-Krister. “Genre And Form Criticism in Old Testament Exegesis.” Biblical Hebrew and Discourse Linguistics. Edited by Robert D. Bergen. Dallas: Eisenbrauns and the Summer Institute of Linguistics, 1994, pp. 415-433.

21st WEEK 3 COURSE-SYLLABUS QUIZ 2

Required reading: (available on SkyDrive)

Walton, Ancient Israelite Literature in its Cultural Context, “Hymns, Prayers, and Incantations,” pp. 135-168 (reserve).

Keel, Othmar, the Symbolism of the Biblical World: Ancient Near Eastern Iconography and the Book of Psalms, London: SPCK, 1978, pp. 334-353.

Pritchard, James B., Ancient Near Eastern Texts Relating to the Old Testament, Princeton: PUP, 1950, “Hymns and Prayers,” pp. 365-386.

Martin, Charles. “Imprecations in the Psalms.” Classical Evangelical Essays, pp. 113-132.

28th WEEK 4 COURSE-SYLLABUS QUIZ 3

Required reading: (available on SkyDrive)

Wheeler, J. “Music of the Temple,” Archeology and Biblical Research 2, 1989: 12-20.

-----. “The Origin of the Music of the Temple.” Archeology and Biblical Research. Vol. 2, No. 4: 113-122.

Jones, Ivor H. “Musical Instruments in the Bible, Part I.” Bible Translator. Vol. 37, No. 1, pp. 101-116.

-----. “Musical Instruments in the Bible, Part II.” Bible Translator. Vol. 38, No. 1, pp. 129-143.

FINAL exam: review the class lecture syllabus notes and also the assigned articles.

Writing due: Translation & Exegesis of Ps 104

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Policies and Procedures: It is expected that the student will be on time for all classes. Lateness is not acceptable: 3x late = 1 absence = F for the

course (no absences are allowed); leaving class = 1 absence = F for the course. Class participation will be expected. Non-participation is not acceptable. Cell phones and electronic devices will be turned off or silent. No in-class texting, web-surfing, gaming. Computer use for in-class work only. Late assignments are graded “F” unless a variance is granted for extenuating circumstance: e.g., illness/death.

Plagiarism policy: FTS Seminary Statement on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism: Plagiarism means representing any work (including “original” ideas and opinions) as your own that is not your own. All information, quotes, and paraphrasing from all sources must be properly documented. All work submitted for this course must be your own and written exclusively for this course. Academic dishonesty is defined as an intentional act of deception in which a student seeks to claim credit for the work or effort of another person, or uses unauthorized material or fabricated information in any academic work. It includes, but is not limited to: Cheating – giving or receiving answers on assigned material, using materials or aids forbidden by the instructor, alteration

of academic records, unauthorized possession of examinations, the falsification of admissions, registration or other related college materials, or any other intentional use or attempted use of unauthorized materials, information, or study aid.

Plagiarism – the offering of someone else’s work, words, or idea as one’s own or using material from another source without acknowledgement. Exclusive use of internet web sites for research content is discouraged. All references must be cited, NO paraphrased information. It is best to use the library databases/books for all research.

Interference – interfering without permission with the work of another student either by obtaining, changing or destroying the work of another student.

Buying or selling of term papers, homework, examinations, laboratory assignments, computer programs, etc. Falsifying of one’s own or another’s records. Knowingly assisting someone who engages in A-E above.

Committing plagiarism may result in the following consequences:

Faculty may impose the following disciplinary actions within the context of a course, o lowering of a grade or failure for a particular assignment. o lowering of a grade, failure and/or dismissal from the course.

The Division Dean or Campus Administrator responsible for the student’s curriculum may impose harsher measures within the context of the seminary such as: o disciplinary probation may include a limitation on credits, mandatory repeat of a course, etc. o suspension from a curriculum.

“When wisdom enters the heart, knowledge is pleasant to the soul.” Prov2:10

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Reading % Sheet for

Exegetical Seminar:

Psalms (OT 926), Fall, 2013

Name is signature: honestly read without cramming the following percentages of: Poetics Required reading: total %.

Dorsey, D. The Literary Structure, “Psalms,” pp. 173-186: %.

Wendland, Ernst R. “Genre Criticism and the Psalms: What Discourse Typology Can Tell Us About the Text (with Special Reference to Psalm 31).” Biblical Hebrew and Discourse Linguistics. Edited by Robert D. Bergen. Dallas: Eisenbrauns and the Summer Institute of Linguistics, 1994, pp. 374-414: %.

Ljungberg, Bo-Krister. “Genre And Form Criticism in Old Testament Exegesis.” Biblical Hebrew and Discourse Linguistics. Edited by Robert D. Bergen. Dallas: Eisenbrauns and the Summer Institute of Linguistics, 1994, pp. 415-433.: %.

Walton, Ancient Israelite Literature in its Cultural Context, “Hymns, Prayers, and Incantations,” pp. 135-168: %.

Keel, Othmar, the Symbolism of the Biblical World: Ancient Near Eastern Iconography and the Book of Psalms, London: SPCK, 1978, pp. 334-353: %.

Pritchard, James B., Ancient Near Eastern Texts Relating to the Old Testament, Princeton: PUP, 1950, “Hymns and Prayers,” pp. 365-386: %.

Martin, Chalmers. “Imprecations in the Psalms.” Classical Evangelical Essays, pp. 113-132: %.

Hague, S., “Old Testament Poets, Poetry, and Poetics”: %.

Psalms Required reading: total %.

All of the Psalms (in Expositors Bible Commentary): %.

Wheeler, J. “Music of the Temple,” Archeology and Biblical Research 2, 1989: 12-20: %.

-----. “The Origin of the Music of the Temple.” Archeology and Biblical Research. Vol. 2, No. 4: 113-122.

Jones, Ivor H. “Musical Instruments in the Bible, Part I.” Bible Translator. Vol. 37, No. 1, pp. 101-116: %.

-----. “Musical Instruments in the Bible, Part II.” Bible Translator. Vol. 38, No. 1, pp. 129-143: %.

Hague, S., “Exegetical Seminar: Psalms” (class syllabus-notes): %.

Total Readings’ Percentage %.

Any comments or suggestions regarding this course:

Submit hard-copies of reading sheet and exegetical paper to Stephen T. Hague Faith Theological Seminary, 529 Walker Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 2009

email: SHague@faiththeological.org