Birmingham Theological Seminary s3

Birmingham Theological Seminary 2200 Briarwood Way Birmingham, Alabama 35243 (205) 776-5650

Fall 2016 Professor: Fred D. Moore OT1021 Old Testament I Cell Phone: 334 216 -1247 Class Hours: 2 E-mail: [email protected]

COURSE DESCRIPTION A chronological survey of Genesis through Ruth to provide a framework for understanding the fundamental message of the Old Testament, the contribution of Genesis through Ruth to the biblical storyline, and the practical relevance of Genesis through Ruth in their immediate context and for modern Christian thought and practice.

COURSE OBJECTIVES  The student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental message of the Old Testament  The student will be able to discuss the contribution of each book (Genesis-Ruth) to the story of biblical redemptive history.  The student will be able to ascertain the practical implications of each book for modern Christian thought and practice.  The student will be able to comprehend the continuity of biblical revelation.  The student will be able to explain the connection of Old Testament revelation to the person and work of Christ.

COURSE METHODS OF INSTRUCTION Class format will be primarily lecture; students are expected to maintain notes.

COURSE TEXTS Required Texts: Holy Bible, preferably the New International Version (NIV), or king James

Schultz, Samuel J. The Old Testament Speaks: A Complete Survey of Old Testament History and Literature, 5th ed. New York: HarperCollins, 2000. Recommended Texts: Goldsworthy, Graeme. According to Plan: The Unfolding Revelation of God in the Bible. Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press, 2002.

Merrill, Eugene H. Kingdom of Priests: A History of Old Testament Israel. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1987.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS  Class Attendance and Participation: more than two unexcused absences drops final grade one letter grade. See also the seminary Student Handbook on Class Attendance. .  Four 2-3 Page Papers: papers will be graded on content, grammatical appropriateness, and punctuality (5 points will be deducted from late papers each class week after due date). Certificate students are required to write only two 2-3 page papers.  Final Exam: the final exam will consist of multiple choice questions derived from class lectures and reading assignments.

COURSE WEIGHTED PERCENTAGES FOR GRADING Attendance: 10% of final grade Readings: 25% of final grade Papers: 40% of final grade Final Exam: 25% of final grade

BTS FORMAT AND STYLE STANDARDS BTS uses the Turabian style of formatting as a standard for papers; a Quick Guide of Turabian formatting is attached.

COURSE OUTLINE AND DUE DATES Below is the outline for each class date listed in order of class lecture/discussion topic, assigned reading in italics (which is to be read before the class date), and due papers or exams.

Sep 12 Overview of Old Testament Oct 03 The Exodus to Mount Sinai OT Speaks: Introduction OT Speaks: Chapter II Bible: Gen. 1:1 – Gen. 25:18 Bible: Exod. 19:1 – Exod. 34:35

Sep 19 Creation to Babel Oct 10 Fall Break: No Class OT Speaks: Chapter I Bible: Gen. 25:19 – Gen. 41:57 Due: Paper One - “The Effect of the Fall”

Sep 26 The Patriarchs to the Plagues Oct 17 The Law and the Priesthood Bible: Gen. 42:1 – Exod. 18:27 Bible: Exod. 35:1 – Lev. 20:27 Due: Paper Two – “The Effect of the Plagues” Oct 24 Holiness to the Lord Nov 21 Entering the Land of Canaan OT Speaks: Chapter III OT Speaks: Chapter V Bible: Lev. 21:1 – Num. 7:89 Bible: Josh. 1:1 – Josh. 12:24

Oct 31 Sinai to the Border of Canaan Nov 28 Settling in and Falling Away Bible: Num. 8:1 – Num. 33:56 Bible: Josh. 13:1 – Judg. 12:15 Due: Paper Four – “The Function of the Spirit in Genesis through Judges” Nov 07 Preparing to Enter the Land Dec 05 There was no king in Israel OT Speaks: Chapter IV OT Speaks: Chapter VI Bible: Num. 34:1 – Deut. 10:22 Bible: Judg. 13:1 – Ruth 4:22 Due: Paper Three – “The Final Exam / Reading Record Purpose of the Mosaic Temple System”

Nov 14 Preparing to Enter the Land Bible: Deut. 11:1 – Deut. 34:12

READING COMPLETION RECORD

Name (Please Print)

DUE DATE READING ASSIGNMENT % READ Sep 12 OT Speaks: Introduction—The Old Testament Sep 12 Bible: Genesis 1:1 – Genesis 25:18 Sep 19 OT Speaks: Chapter I The Period of Beginnings Sep 19 Bible: Genesis 25:19 – Genesis 41:57 Sep 26 Bible: Genesis 42:1 – Exodus 18:27 Oct 03 OT Speaks: Chapter II The Patriarchal Age Oct 03 Bible: Exodus 19:1 – Exodus 34:35 Oct 17 Bible: Exodus 35:1 – Leviticus 20:27 Oct 24 OT Speaks: Chapter III Emancipation of Israel Oct 24 Bible: Leviticus 21:1 – Numbers 7:89 Oct 31 Bible: Numbers 8:1 – Numbers 33:56 Nov 07 OT Speaks: Chapter IV The Religion of Israel Nov 07 Bible: Numbers 34:1 – Deuteronomy 10:22 Nov 14 Bible: Deuteronomy 11:1 – Deuteronomy 34:12 Nov 21 OT Speaks: Chapter V Preparation for Nationhood Nov 21 Bible: Joshua 1:1 – Joshua 12:24 Nov 28 Bible: Joshua 13:1 – Judges 12:15 Dec 05 OT Speaks: Chapter VI Occupation of Canaan Dec 05 Bible: Judges 13:1 – Ruth 4:22 READING COMPLETION RECORD (CERTIFICATE STUDENTS)

Name (Please Print)

DUE DATE READING ASSIGNMENT % READ Sep 12 OT Speaks: Introduction—The Old Testament Sep 19 OT Speaks: Chapter I The Period of Beginnings Oct 03 OT Speaks: Chapter II The Patriarchal Age Oct 24 OT Speaks: Chapter III Emancipation of Israel Nov 07 OT Speaks: Chapter IV The Religion of Israel Nov 21 OT Speaks: Chapter V Preparation for Nationhood Dec 05 OT Speaks: Chapter VI Occupation of Canaan

Turabian: A Quick Guide

Margins  Usually margins are 1 inch on all sides, but the rule of thumb is no less than 1 inch and no more than 1.5 inches.

Font and Typeface  The preferred font and size is Times New Roman with 12 pt. font.  The Turabian manual requires that font be readable and no smaller than 10 pt. font.

Spacing  The entire paper should be double-spaced, apart from the following exceptions: block quotes, footnotes, endnotes, bibliographies, reference lists, and table titles (all of which are single spaced).

Page Numbers  Page numbers should begin on the first page of the paper’s text, not on the title page.  Page numbers are most often placed in the top right of the page header or the bottom center of the footer.

Title Page  The title page should include the paper title, your name, and your class information  All the text on the title page should be standard 12pt. font, centered and double-spaced  The paper’s title should be about one-third of the way down the page  Your name and class information should be about two-thirds of the way down the page

Voice and Writing Style  The paper should be written in the 3rd (he, she, it) person with an active voice. Citations and a Bibliography  Footnotes or endnotes are the preferred methods to indicate in-text citations throughout the paper.  Bibliography is the preferred method for compiling sources in one list at the end of the paper.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Dillard, Raymond B. and Tremper Longman, III. An Introduction to the Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1995.

Dorsey, David A. The Literary Structure of the Old Testament: a Commentary on Genesis – Malachi. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1991.

Dumbrell, William J. Covenant and Creation: A Theology of the Old Testament Covenants. United Kingdom: Paternoster Press, 1997.

Elwell, Walter A., ed. Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1996.

Goldsworthy, Graeme. According to Plan: The Unfolding Revelation of God in the Bible. Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press, 2002.

Hamilton, Victor P. Handbook on the Pentateuch, 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2005.

Hoerth, Alfred J. Archaeology & the Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 1998.

Kline, Meredith G. Kingdom Prologue: Genesis Foundations for a Covenantal Worldview. Overland Park, KS: Two Age Press, 2000.

Merrill, Eugene H. Kingdom of Priests: A History of Old Testament Israel. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1987.

Ross, Allen P. Creation & Blessing: A Guide to the Study and Exposition of Genesis. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1996.

Sailhamer, John. The Pentateuch as Narrative: A Biblical-Theological Commentary. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1992.

Schultz, Samuel J. The Old Testament Speaks: A Complete Survey of Old Testament History and Literature, 5th ed. New York: HarperCollins, 2000. Wenham, Gordon. The New International Commentary on the Old Testament: The Book of Leviticus. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans, 1979.

Wiersbe, Warren W. The Bible Exposition Commentary Series. Colorado Springs, CO: Victor, 2001.

Zuck, Roy B., ed. A Biblical Theology of the Old Testament. Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1991.