REL1200-01.Old Testament Survey.F13.Schwartz,Earl

Goals: To survey the Jewish Scriptures/Christian Old Testament in historical context, exploring both the material\u27s literary characteristics--such as narrative plot and theme, poetic form and rhetoric--and its key theological emphases--such as the concept of God and the mission and destiny of Israel. Content: Samples from the three main portions of the Old Testament: Pentateuch, Prophets, and Writings (Psalms and wisdom literature). Taught: Annually