Introduction to the Old Testament

Yale, , Prof. Christine Hayes

Updated On 02 Feb, 19

Overview

The Parts of the Whole - The Hebrew Bible in Its Ancient Near Eastern Setting: Biblical Religion in Context - Genesis 1-4 in Context-Doublets and Contradictions, Seams and Sources - Critical Approaches to the Bible: Introduction to Genesis 12-50 - Biblical Narrative: The Stories of the Patriarchs (Genesis 12-36)-Israel in Egypt: Moses and the Beginning of Yahwism (Genesis 37- Exodus 4) - Exodus: From Egypt to Sinai (Exodus 5-24, 32; Numbers) -The Priestly Legacy: Cult and Sacrifice, Purity and Holiness in Leviticus and Numbers

Biblical Law: The Three Legal Corpora of JE (Exodus), P (Leviticus and Numbers) and D-On the Steps of Moab: Deuteronomy - The Deuteronomistic History: Life in the Land - Response to Catastrophe -Hebrew Prophecy: The Non-Literary Prophets - Literary Prophecy: Amos - Hosea and Isaiah- Micah, Zephaniah, Nahum and Habbakuk - Perspectives on the Exile (Jeremiah, Ezekiel and 2nd Isaiah) - Responses to Suffering and Evil: Lamentations and Wisdom Literature - Biblical Poetry: Psalms and Song of Songs - The Restoration: 1 and 2 Chronicles, Ezra and Nehemiah - Visions of the End: Daniel and Apocalyptic Literature - Alternative Visions: Esther, Ruth, and Jonah

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Lecture 15: Hebrew Prophecy The Non-Literary Prophets

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Introduction to the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) (RLST 145) with Christine Hayes This lecture concludes the discussion of the Deuteronomistic historians efforts to show that idolatry and associated sins lead to Gods wrath and periods of trouble. The remainder of the lecture is an introduction to the phenomenon of Israelite prophecy which included ecstatic prophecy and prophetic guilds. The non-literary prophets of the historical books of the Bible and their various roles (as Gods zealot; as conscience of the king) are examined.0000 - Chapter 1. Concluding Remarks about the Deuteronomistic Historian 0833 - Chapter 2. Introduction to the Phenomenon of Israelite Prophecy 2125 - Chapter 3. Roles Played by Prophets Yes Men Versus True Prophets 2820 - Chapter 4. Roles Played by Prophets Gods Zealots, Kingmakers, King-Breakers and Miracle Workers 4301 - Chapter 5. Roles Played by Prophets Conscience of the King Complete course materials are available at the Open Yale Courses website httpoyc.yale.eduThis course was recorded in Fall 2006.