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Hebrew Prophecy (P00600)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : DIV-P-P00600

The aim of the course is to develop critical reading of the complete biblical prophetic corpus. It reviews the development of the language used for 'prophecy' in the Hebrew Bible. It considers the depiction of prophets and seers and 'men of God' in the narrative books of the Bible. And it looks in turn at the books of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and the 'Book of the Twelve'.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : The equivalent of 60 credits in Hebrew or Old Testament

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Biblical Studies, (School of Divinity, Schedule B)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	14:00	17:00	Central

? Additional Class Information : 2 single hours weekly

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Familiarity with the main themes of the Former and Latter Prophets in the Hebrew Bible. Familiarity with the terminology of 'prophecy', 'vision' etc. An understanding of how 'biblical prophecy' relates to prophecy in the Ancient Near East.