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BVOT 661 Wisdom Literature (3 SH)
Students explore wisdom as literary genre, ancient practice and theological virtue. The course will address the biblical books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, and students will study the book of Job in depth. read, analyze, and reflect on poetry of the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. Within this study of scripture in English translation, particular attention is paid to the literary styles of Hebrew poetry; wisdom, prayer, and praise in ancient contexts, including the scribal and liturgical cultures that produced and used these texts; theological reflection on evil and suffering; and faithful and critical reception of christological interpretations of the Psalms and wisdom books.
BVOT 701 Isaiah (3 SH)
Students explore the Book of Isaiah, which has been referred to as the "fifth gospel," for many passages' important role in Christian theology. They develop understanding necessary to engage influential Christian interpretations of key passages faithfully and critically. Attention is also paid to the literary complexity of the book and its historical development.
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