13. Read 2 Samuel 7, Anderson, pages 213-217, the commentary on 2 Samuel 7 in
the HarperCollins Bible Commentary, and the interpretation of 2 Samuel 7 in any
other resource that you find helpful. Then write a 5-page paper in
which you discuss the significance of the Davidic covenant as presented in 2
Samuel 7 for David’s life, for the history of the nation of Israel, for Old
Testament theology, and for Christian theology. Use John Barton’s
“three
processes” for “reading and interpreting” the Bible as a guide in writing your
paper (HarperCollins Bible Commentary, pages 65-68). Be sure to include in your
paper:
• Any historical and/or geographical information.
• Any literary notes that help us to understand the passage being studied.
• A discussion of the theological issues that surface in the passage being
studied.
• The significance or application of the passage for the life of the Church
today.
14. Based on your reading of 1 Kings 1-11, Anderson, pages 217-227, and the
commentary on 1 Kings 1-11 in the HarperCollins Bible Commentary (pages
281-287), write a 4-page paper in which you summarize the reign of Solomon
and discuss Solomon’s role in the history of ancient Israel, focusing on the
consequences of his major achievements and weaknesses.
15. Read 1 Kings 11:1-13 and Anderson, 223-225 (the section entitled “Solomon’s
Broadmindedness”). Reflect on Anderson’s observation that
“Solomon’s
weakness was seen as an excessive broadmindedness.” Then write a 4 page
paper in which you interpret 1 Kings 11:1-13. Use John Barton’s
“three
processes” for “reading and interpreting” the Bible as a guide in writing your
paper (HarperCollins Bible Commentary, pages 65-68).
16. Read Anderson, pages 228-234. Then write a 3-page paper in which
you discuss:
A. The meaning of the word “prophet” as it is used in the Bible.
B. The primary role of prophets and prophecy in the Bible.
C. The background of biblical prophecy.
D. The roles of the biblical prophets in the affairs of government and
politics in ancient Israel.
17. Read 1 Kings 17-19, 21, Anderson, pages 248-255, the commentary on 1
Kings
17-19, 21 in the HarperCollins Bible Commentary, and the interpretation of 1
Kings 17-19, 21 in any other resource that you find helpful. Then write a 7-page
paper in which you discuss issues related to the interpretation of the ministry of the
prophet Elijah. Use John Barton’s “three processes” for “reading and interpreting”
the Bible as a guide in writing your paper (HarperCollins Bible Commentary,
pages 65-68). Be sure to include in your paper:
• Any historical and/or geographical information.
• Any literary notes that help us to understand the passage being studied.
• A discussion of the theological issues that surface in the passage being
studied.
• The significance or application of the passage for the life of the Church
today.
Turabian style
Be sure to cite your sources
Required Texts.
In addition to the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible (preferably The New
Interpreter’s Study Bible, Walter J. Harrelson, General Editor [Nashville:
Abingdon Press, 2003]), the following books are required for this course:
1. HarperCollins Bible Commentary. Revised Edition.
James L. Mays, General Editor. N.Y.: HarperCollins,
Harper San Francisco, for The Society of Biblical Literature, 2000.
2. Anderson, Bernhard W., with Steven Bishop and Judith H. Newman.
Understanding the Old Testament. Fifth Edition. Upper Saddle River,
N.J.: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2007.
3. Fretheim, Terence E. The Pentateuch. In the Interpreting Biblical Texts series.
Nashville: Abingdon, 1996.
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