Old Testament Introduction
Introduction to the Old Testament
Rev David Ankcorn
dankcorn@thenbcf.org; 425-282-6220 x152
April 27 through June 22, 2010 6:00 to 7:15 PM
Course Description
This course will provide a general introduction to the study and message of the Old Testament. Students will be challenged to view the writings of the Old Testament in their own time and culture and transfer the message to contemporary faith and life.
Course Requirements
In order to receive a certificate of completion for the course, a student must attend at least 6 sessions.
Course Outline
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Subject
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Reading Beforehand
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Assignment
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April 27
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May 4
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The History
Genesis – Exodus
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Genesis 1-3, 9, 12, 15, Exodus 1-6, 19-20
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Homework 1 pdf
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May 11
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The Law
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Homework 2 pdf
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May 18
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The Possesion of Cannan and Monarchy
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Joshua 1-8, Judges 1-4, 1 Samuel 7-12, 1 Kings 1-2, 9, 11; 2 Kings 17, 22, 25
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Homework 3 pdf
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May 25
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Hebrew Poetry
Psalms, Lamentations
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Psalms 1, 8, 18, 22, 23, 51, 91, 95, 104, 137, 145 |
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June 1
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Eighth Century Prophets
Amos, Hosea, Isaiah 1-39;
The Last days of Judah
Zephaniah, Nahum, Habukkuk, Jeremiah
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June 8
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The Exile and the Restoration
Ezekiel, Obadiah, Haggai, Zechariah, Isa 40-66
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June 15
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The Post Exilic Community
1&2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Malachi, Joel, Jonah
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June 22
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Wisdom Literature
Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs; Helenistic and Apocalyptic Influences
Esther, Ruth, Daniel
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