SEEING THE TEXT - Reformed Theological Seminary · 4 Hebrew Exegesis: Seeing the Text (Electronic) Reflection Papers You will write 7 short reflections, one on each of the seven sections

HEBREW EXEGESIS:

SEEING THE TEXT

DR. MARK D. FUTATO REFORMED THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

OT5150 (ELECTRONIC TRACK) Fall 2019

1 Hebrew Exegesis: Seeing the Text (Electronic)

General Information: Instructor: Dr. Mark D. Futato Dates: August 28 to December 9 Contact Information: See Communication Protocols at Modules > Course Resources on

Canvas Office Hours: Just click Schedule an Appointment and pick an available day and time

Summary of Due Dates:

Notebooks, Reflections, and Quizzes are due by 4p on Thursdays (see Schedule) Paper is due by Wednesday, December 11, by 11a Final is due by Tuesday, December 17, by 4p

PURPOSE, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES

Purpose: To encourage you in enjoying an abundant life to the glory of God! Goals:

To equip you to exegete the Old Testament with greater depth and accuracy. To reinforce the basic forms of the verb. To deepen your knowledge of the meaning of the verb patterns. To deepen your knowledge of the syntax of Hebrew verbs and nouns.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course you will: Know more about how to exegete Old Testament narratives with greater depth and

accuracy. Know more about the message of the book of Jonah. Know the Hebrew verb forms better. Know how to apply the basic meanings of the verb patterns and how to apply the basic

uses of nouns and verbs, having studied van der Merwe, Christo H. J., Jan H. Kroeze, and J. A. Naudé. A Biblical Hebrew Reference Grammar (Sheffield, England: Sheffield Academic, 1999).

Know how to use commentaries discerningly by analyzing: Futato, Mark D. Jonah: A Commentary (Unpublished). A commentary of your choice. (See the list below.)

Be more like God in terms of your vision for God’s work in the world. Be more like God in your compassion on those who are not like you.

https://mfutato.youcanbook.me/


TEXT BOOKS USED IN THE COURSE Required

Estelle, Bryan D. Salvation Through Judgment And Mercy: The Gospel According to Jonah. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R, 2005. ISBN: 978-0875526560.

Futato, Mark D. Jonah: A Commentary (Unpublished). This document is downloadable from Modules > Course Resources on Canvas.

Schertz, Mary H. and Perry B. Yoder. Seeing the Text: Exegesis for Students of Greek and Hebrew. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 2001.

Stuart, Douglas. Old Testament Exegesis: A Handbook for Students and Pastors. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox, 2009.

van der Merwe, Christo H. J., J. A. Naudé, and J. H. Kroeze. A Biblical Hebrew Reference Grammar: Second Edition. 2nd ed. London; New York: T&T Clark, 2017. This can be purchased as a hardcopy book or from Logos.com for your Logos library.

One of the following commentaries on the book of Jonah: Alexander, T. Desmond, David W. Baker, and Bruce K. Waltke. Obadiah, Jonah, Micah.

Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1988. Baldwin, Joyce. Jonah in the Minor Prophets: An Exegetical and Expository Commentary.

Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2009. Bruckner, James. Jonah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan,

2004. Butler, Trent C. Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah. Nashville, TN: Broadman &

Holman, 2005. Limburg, James. Jonah: A Commentary. OTL. Louisville, KY: Westminster/John Knox

Press, 1993. Page, Frank S., and Billy K. Smith. Amos, Obadiah, Jonah. Nashville, TN: Broadman &

Holman, 1995. Simon, Uriel. Jonah: The Traditional Hebrew Text with the New JPS Translation.

Philadelphia, PA: Jewish Publication Society, 1999. Stuart, Douglas. Hosea-Jonah. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 1987. Wolff, Hans Walter. Obadiah and Jonah: A Commentary. Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg,

1986. Recommended

Dorsey, David A. The Literary Structure of the Old Testament: A Commentary on Genesis-Malachi. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1999.

Futato, Mark D. “Introduction and Notes on the Book of Jonah.” Pages 1683-1691 in ESV Study Bible. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2008.

Futato, Mark D. Beginning Biblical Hebrew. Winona Lake, WI: Eisenbrauns 2003.


Commentaries on the Book of Kings Barnes, William. 1 and 2 Kings. Cornerstone Biblical Commentary. Carol Stream, IL:

Tyndale House Books, 2012. Davis, Dale Ralph. 1 Kings: The Wisdom and the Folly. Fearn, Scotland: Christian Focus,

2007. Devries, Simon J. 1 Kings. Vol. 12. 2nd ed. WBC. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 2004. Hobbs, T. R. 1, 2 Kings. WBT. Word Books, 1989. House, Paul R. 1, 2 Kings. Vol. 8. NAC. Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman, 1995. Jones, Gwilym H. 1 And 2 Kings. Eerdmans Pub Co, 1984. Konkel, August H. 1 and 2 Kings. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2006. Leithart, Peter J. 1 & 2 Kings. Grand Rapids, MI: Brazos Press, 2006. Nelson, Richard D. First and Second Kings. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press,

1987. Provan, Iain W. 1 and 2 Kings. NIBC. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1995. Wiseman, D. J. 1 and 2 Kings: An Introduction and Commentary. TOTC. Downers Grove, IL:

IVP Academic, 2008.

ASSESSMENTS Notebook Assignments

There are 12 notebook assignments to be turned in weekly. The notebook assignments will give you the opportunity to apply what you are learning

in Seeing the Text to the book of Jonah. Consult "Notes for Seeing the Text" for explanatory and supplemental notes on Seeing

the Text. This document is downloadable from Modules > Course Resources > on Canvas.

Consult the "Notebook Guide" for the details of each assignment. This document is downloadable from Modules > Course Resources > on Canvas.

Submission: Upload each notebook as a PDF on Canvas. In the top left corner of each Notebook document, put your name, the notebook

number, and the biblical reference, e.g., Mark Futato Notebook 02 Jonah 1:1-3

Use the following naming format for each file: Last name_First name_Notebook_## E.g., Futato_Mark_Notebook_01

Each week’s Notebook is worth 10 points and the total constitutes approximately 23% of your course grade.


Reflection Papers You will write 7 short reflections, one on each of the seven sections of Jonah. Each will be

posted on Canvas. The reflections are due the week after each section is completed. The reflections are to be more personal than exegetical. They are to show that you have

grown in your understanding of the text through your exegetical study, but they are to focus on how each text applies to your life or ministry.

The minimum length of each post is 150 words and the maximum length is 200 words. To aid your reflection you will read Estelle's Salvation Through Judgment And Mercy:

The Gospel According to Jonah. It is also recommended but not required that you read Futato, Mark D. “Introduction and Notes on the Book of Jonah.” In ESV Study Bible, (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2008), pp. 1683-1691.

Consult the Schedule for the due dates. Submission:

Upload each reflection as a PDF on Canvas. In the top left corner of each Reflection document, put your name, the Reflection

number, and the biblical reference, e.g., Mark Futato Reflection 01 Jonah 1:1-3

Use the following naming format for each file: LastName_FirstName_Reflection_## E.g., Futato_Mark_Reflection_01

Each reflection is worth 5 points and the total constitutes approximately 11% of your course grade.

Quizzes

There are 12 quizzes to be taken weekly. The quizzes cover:

The assigned Hebrew text from Jonah (translation and parsing). The assigned Hebrew vocabulary. See “Week X Quiz Preparation, Lesson X Vocab

Review” in Modules. The assigned Hebrew verb forms.

You can create a Word List for each assigned section of Jonah to help with the memorization of the vocabulary. See Using Word Lists in Logos on Canvas at Modules > Course Resources.

You can supplement your review of the verb forms by consulting the appropriate chapters in Futato, Beginning Biblical Hebrew.

Consult the schedule below for the dates and details of the weekly assignments. Each quiz is worth 10 points and the total constitutes approximately 23% of your course

grade.


Topical Discussion Questions There are 12 topical discussion questions to be answered on Canvas, one per week. These questions are worth 2 points each and the total constitutes approximately 5% of

your course grade. Paper

There is a paper for this course that is due on December 11 at 11a. The paper will give you the opportunity to apply what you have learned in the course to

1 Kings 17-18. Consult the "Paper Guidelines" for further details. This document is downloadable from

Modules > Course Resources on Canvas. Submission:

Upload the paper as a PDF at Modules > Course Completion on Canvas. Use the following naming format for the file:

LastName_FirstName_Paper E.g., Futato_Mark_Paper

The paper is worth 100 points and the total constitutes approximately 19% of your course grade.

You will submit your paper in four stages: Text divisions and choice of text due on November 7 at 4p (5 points). Segmented text due on November 14 at 4p (5 points). Tabled text due on November 21 at 4p (5 points). Final paper due on December 11 at 11a (85 points).

Final Exam

There is a final exam for this course that is due on December 17 at 4p. The Hebrew text of Jonah (taken from quizzes) The Hebrew vocabulary (taken from quizzes) The Hebrew verb forms (taken from quizzes) The assigned material in A Biblical Hebrew Reference Grammar (hereafter BHRG).

There is a "Study Guide for BHRG." This document is downloadable from Modules > Course Resources on Canvas.

The final exam is worth 100 points and the total constitutes approximately 19% of your course grade.


SCHEDULE

Week 1: Reading Week 1: Assignments

The Book of Jonah

The Hebrew text of Jonah 1:1-3

Estelle, Introduction

Estelle, Chapters 1-2

Futato, Introduction

Futato, Jonah 1:1-3

Grammar

BHRG §19.1

An Exegetical Model: Reading the

Text (Part 1): Delimiting the Sub-

texts

Schertz, Introduction

Schertz, pp. 19-25

Stuart, Introduction

Complete Quiz 01:

Hebrew: Jonah 1:1-3

Vocabulary: Modules: Week 1

Quiz Preparation, Lesson 1

Vocab Review

Verbs: Qal Regular (BHRG §15

and §16.1-2)

Complete Notebook 01

Complete Reflection 01 on Jonah

1:1-3

Complete Topical Discussion

Question 1


The Book of Jonah


Estelle, Chapters 3

Futato, Jonah 1:4-6

Grammar

BHRG §19.2

An Exegetical Model: Reading the

Text (Part 2): Delimiting the Clauses

Schertz, pp. 25-32

Complete Quiz 02:

Hebrew: Jonah 1:4-6



Vocab Review

Verbs: Niphal Regular (BHRG

§16.3)



Question 2



The Book of Jonah


Estelle, Chapter 4, pp.47-56

Futato, Jonah 1:7-9

Grammar

BHRG §19.3

An Exegetical Model: Tabling the Text

(Part 1): Lexical Analysis

Schertz, pp. 33-40

Complete Quiz 03:

Hebrew: Jonah 1:7-9



Vocab Review

Verbs: Piel Regular (BHRG §16.4)



Question 3


The Book of Jonah


Estelle, Chapter 4, pp.56-61

Futato, Jonah 1:10-13

“The Reliability of the Old Testament

Text” by Bruce K. Waltke

(NIDOTTE)

“The State of the Text” in Futato, Mark

D. Interpreting the Psalms: An

Exegetical Handbook. Grand

Rapids, MI: Kregel, 2007, pp.

125-132.

Grammar

BHRG §§19.4-5

An Exegetical Model: Tabling the Text

(Part 2): Textual Criticism

Schertz, pp. 40-45

Complete Quiz 04:

Hebrew: Jonah 1:10-13



Vocab Review

Verbs: Hiphil Regular (BHRG

§16.7)



Question 4



The Book of Jonah

The Hebrew text of Jonah 1:14-2:2

Estelle, Chapter 5

Futato, Jonah 1:14-2:2

Grammar

BHRG §20.1

An Exegetical Model: Contouring the

Text (Part 1): Semantic Patterns

Schertz, pp. 46-56

Complete Quiz 05:

Hebrew: Jonah 1:14-2:2



Vocab Review

Verbs: I & II Guttural (BHRG

§18.2)



1:4-16


Question 5


The Book of Jonah

The Hebrew text of Jonah 2:3-7a

Estelle, Chapter 6

Futato, Jonah 2:3-7a

Grammar

BHRG §§20.2

An Exegetical Model: Contouring the

Text (Part 2): Grammatical Patterns

Schertz, pp. 57-65

Complete Quiz 06:

Hebrew: Jonah 2:3-7a



Vocab Review

Verbs: III Hey (BHRG §18.5)



Question 6



The Book of Jonah

The Hebrew text of Jonah 2:7b-11

Estelle, Chapter 7

Futato, Jonah 2:7b-11

Grammar

BHRG §20.3

An Exegetical Model: Plotting the Text

(Part 1): Regions in the Text

Schertz, pp. 66-77

Complete Quiz 07:

Hebrew: Jonah 2:7b-11



Vocab Review

Verbs: I Nun (BHRG §18.6)



2:1-11 [English 1:17-2:10]


Question 7


The Book of Jonah


Estelle, Chapter 8, pp. 103-109

Futato, Jonah 3:1-5

Grammar

BHRG §§21.1-2

An Exegetical Model: Plotting the Text

(Part 2): Flow of the Text

Schertz, pp. 78-88

Complete Quiz 08:

Hebrew: Jonah 3:1-5



Vocab Review

Verbs: I Yod & I Waw (BHRG

§18.7)

Note: Jussive & Cohortative

forms are reversed in Logos

version



3:1-3a


Question 8



The Book of Jonah


Estelle, Chapter 8, pp. 109-122

Futato, Jonah 3:6-9

Grammar

BHRG §46

An Exegetical Model: Studying the

Historical Context: Place in History

Stuart, 1.7, 2.7, 3.4

Complete Quiz 09:

Hebrew: Jonah 3:6-9



Vocab Review

Verbs: Synopsis of Hollow (II

Waw & II Yod) and Geminate

(BHRG §18.8-9)



Question 9

Complete Text Divisions and Choice

of Text for Your Paper


The Book of Jonah

The Hebrew text of Jonah 3:10-4:3

Estelle, Chapter 9

Futato, Jonah 3:10-4:3

Grammar

BHRG §47


Literary Context: Place in Book and

Genre

Stuart, 1.8, 2.8, 3.4

Complete Quiz 10:

Hebrew: Jonah 3:10-4:3



Vocab Review

Verbs: Others - Perfect only

(BHRG §18.11)



3:3b-10


Question 10

Complete Segmenting the Text for

Your Paper



The Book of Jonah


Futato, Jonah 4:4-7

Grammar

BHRG §§25.1-3


Canonical Context: Place in Canon

Stuart, 1.9, 1.10, 2.9, 2.10, 3.5

Complete Quiz 11:

Hebrew: Jonah 4:4-7



Vocab Review

Verbs: Others - Imperfect only

(BHRG §18.11)



4:1-4


Question 11

Complete Tabling the Text for Your

Paper


The Book of Jonah


Futato, Jonah 4: 8-11

Grammar

BHRG §25.4

An Exegetical Model: Integrating the

Text and Life: Application

Stuart, 1.11, 2.11, 3.6

Complete Quiz 12:

Hebrew: Jonah 4:8-11



Vocab Review

Verbs: All Verbs



4:5-11


Question 12


Course Objectives Related to MDiv* Student Learning Outcomes

Course: OT5150 Professor: Futato Campus: Orlando Date: Fall 2019

MDiv* Student Learning Outcomes In order to measure the success of the MDiv curriculum, RTS has defined the following as the intended outcomes of the student learning process. Each course contributes to these overall outcomes. This rubric shows the

contribution of this course to the MDiv outcomes. *As the MDiv is the core degree at RTS, the MDiv rubric will be used in this syllabus.

Rubric Strong Moderate Minimal None

Mini-Justification

Articulation (oral & written)

Broadly understands and articulates knowledge, both

oral and written, of essential biblical, theological,

historical, and cultural/global information, including

details, concepts, and frameworks.

Strong Students write an exegetical paper.

Scripture

Significant knowledge of the original meaning of Scripture. Also, the concepts for and skill to research further into the original meaning of Scripture and to apply Scripture to a variety of modern circumstances. (Includes appropriate use of original languages and hermeneutics; and integrates theological, historical, and cultural/global perspectives.)

Strong Students learn advanced Hebrew grammar.

Reformed Theology

Significant knowledge of Reformed theology and practice, with emphasis on the Westminster Standards.

Moderate Students learn exegesis from a Reformed theological view point.

Sanctification

Demonstrates a love for the Triune God that aids the student’s sanctification.

Moderate Students reflect on their relationship to God throughout the reading of the book of Jonah.

Desire for Worldview

Burning desire to conform all of life to the Word of God.

Moderate Students reflect on their worldview through reflecting on the book of Jonah.

Winsomely Reformed

Embraces a winsomely Reformed ethos. (Includes an appropriate ecumenical spirit with other Christians, especially Evangelicals; a concern to present the Gospel in a God-honoring manner to non-Christians; and a truth-in-love attitude in disagreements.)

Moderate Students interact with non-Reformed perspectives in the exegetical paper.

Preach

Ability to preach and teach the meaning of Scripture to both heart and mind with clarity and enthusiasm.

Minimal Students reflect on preaching and teaching the book of Jonah.

Worship

Knowledgeable of historic and modern Christian-worship forms; and ability to construct and skill to lead a worship service.

Minimal Students reflect on worship while reading the book of Jonah.

Shepherd

Ability to shepherd the local congregation: aiding in spiritual maturity; promoting use of gifts and callings; and encouraging a concern for non-Christians, both in America and worldwide.

Minimal Students reflect on pastoral ministry while reading the book of Jonah.

Church/World

Ability to interact within a denominational context, within the broader worldwide church, and with significant public issues.

None

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SEEING THE TEXT - Reformed Theological Seminary · 4 Hebrew Exegesis: Seeing the Text (Electronic) Reflection Papers You will write 7 short reflections, one on each of the seven sections