The unit reflects on the nature of Old Testament prophecy and prophetic literature against the background of prophetism in the Ancient Near East. Students engage in more detailed work on three Old Testament prophetic books, of which two belong to the major and one to the minor prophets. Of the three selected books, a general overview is given in which the historical background and the main theological issues are discussed. Different scholarly opinions and approaches are evaluated and students are required to actively participate in exegesis of selected passages. Opportunities will be provided in class to discuss the present day application of the text, both on an individual and corporate level.
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- Teacher: Alan Pain