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HDS 1818

Story-Telling in the Hebrew Bible: Narrative Technique and Religious Message

Jon D. Levenson

Description

A close reading in English of a set of passages exemplifying prose narrative in the Hebrew Bible in order to elucidate the narrative artistry and worldview of the authors and the placement of the passages within the history of the religion of Israel. Prerequisite: 1101 or an equivalent introduction to the historical-critical study of the Hebrew Bible.

Enrollment Limited: No
Open to BTI Students: Yes
Jointly offered through the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as NELC

Scheduling

Half Course
Expected to be offered: Spring 2011
Course times to be announced.
Location to be announced.

Relationship to Program Requirements

Program Requirement	Area / Category / Art / Designation
MTS Area(s) of Focus	Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Jewish Studies
MDiv Distribution Category/ies	Scriptural Interpretation
MDiv Art(s) of Ministry	Religious Education
ThM, pre-2007 MTS, and pre-2005 MDiv Area	Area 1
Language Course Designation(s)	n/a