Theologies of the Hebrew Bible (BA2143B)

Content

This unit explores major theological themes in the Old Testament and their development over time. The approaches taken by significant scholars in the field will be investigated with a view to understanding the contribution of Old Testament theologies to contemporary Christian understanding.

Learning outcomes

Unit sequence

Interpreting the Hebrew Bible, or equivalent

Pedagogy

Employing both inductive and deductive approaches, the learning in this unit may include structured learning activities, lectures, guided readings, group work, online learning, video conferencing

Indicative Bibliography

• Anderson, B.W. Contours of Old Testament Theology. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1999.
• Barr, James. The Concept of Biblical Theology: An Old Testament Perspective. London: SCM Press, 1999.
• Brueggemann, Walter. Old Testament Theology: An Introduction. Philadelphia: Fortress, 2008.
• Childs, Brevard S. Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments: Theological Reflection on the Christian Bible. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1993.
• Goldingay, John. Old Testament Theology. Volume One. Israel's Gospel. InterVarsity Press, 2003; Volume Two. Israel's Faith. InterVarsity Press, 2006; Volume Three. Israel’s Life. InterVarsity Press, 2009.
• Hafeman, Scott J. Biblical Theology: Retrospect and Prospect. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2002.
• Hamilton, Mark W. Theological Introduction to the Old Testament. New York: Oxford, 2018.
• Mayes, A. D. H. Text in Context: Essays by Members of the Society for Old Testament Study. Oxford: OUP, 2000.
• Mead, James K. Biblical Theology: Issues, Methods, and Themes. Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2007.
• Walton, John H. Old Testament Theology for Christians: From Ancient Context to Enduring Belief. InterVarsity Press, 2017.

Assessment