The Prophetic Literature (BA2300C)

Undergraduate, 18.0 points

Content

This unit will examine the phenomenon of Israelite prophecy set in its ancient Near Eastern context. The historical setting of the message of individual prophets will be considered and their theology examined. Emphasis will be given to texts taken from the prophecies of Amos and Hosea. Also, a selection of texts from Jeremiah, Isaiah, and Ezekiel will be considered.

Unit code: BA2300C

Unit status: Approved (Major revision)

Points: 18.0

Unit level: Undergraduate Level 2

Unit discipline: Old Testament

Proposing College: Catholic Theological College

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Learning outcomes

1.

Demonstrate an understanding of the phenomenon of prophecy in the Ancient Near East and Israel.
2.

Be cognizant with the historical background of the prophetic period in Israel.
3.

Describe the principal literary forms and modes of expression used in the prophetic literature.
4.

Apply a range of standard biblical methodologies to selected prophetic texts.
5.

Demonstrate a knowledge of the content, structure, and theological themes found in selected prophetic texts.
6.

Offer a credible interpretation of prophetic texts for today.

Unit sequence

BA1001C and BN1001C or equivalent introductory biblical units.

Pedagogy

Each three-hour session consists of two hours of interactive lectures and one hour of report (in each case, presented in modes appropriate for face-to-face or online learning contexts).

Indicative Bibliography

  • Baltzer, Klaus. Deutero-Isaiah. Minneapolis: Fortress, 2001.
  • Blenkinsopp, Joseph. Isaiah 40–55. AB 19A. New York: Doubleday, 2002.
  • ———. Sage, Priest, Prophet: Religious and Intellectual Leadership in Ancient Israel. Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1995.
  • Block, Daniel. The Book of Ezekiel: Chapters 25–48. NICOT. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1998.
  • Holladay, William L. Jeremiah 1 and 2: A Commentary on the Book of Jeremiah. Edited by Paul D. Hanson. Hermeneia. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1986, 1989.
  • Kratz, Reinhard G. The Prophets of Israel. Critical Studies in the Hebrew Bible 2. Winona Lake: Eisenbrauns, 2015. (EBook available.)
  • Lundbom, Jack R. The Hebrew Prophets: An Introduction. Minneapolis: Fortress, 2010.
  • Petersen, David L. The Prophetic Literature: An Introduction. Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2002.
  • Sweeney, Marvin A. The Prophetic Literature. Nashville: Abingdon, 2005.

Assessment

Type Description Word count Weight (%)
Report

500-word report

500 25.0
Report

2,500-word report

 2500 45.0
Written Examination

1-hour written examination

 1000 30.0
Approvals

Unit approved for the University of Divinity by Prof Albert Haddad on 13 Jun, 2023

Unit record last updated: 2023-06-13 15:51:13 +1000