Introduction
to Biblical Studies
BIB 520, Nazarene Theological
Seminary
January 24 - February 3, 2006 - Dennis Bratcher, Professor
Students
should check here before the beginning of class to see if there are any
changes to the schedule or any additional information about the class
available.
There is available an online
discussion forum exclusively for students in this class. You are
free to ask questions about the course or to pose biblical study
questions for discussion during the course. Additional information about
the class may be posted there as well. Registration is required
for posting, but is easy to do from the main page. Students are
encouraged to respond to others and contribute to the discussion,
remembering the basic Guidelines for
Participation in online discussions.
All of the required reading articles from the web (except one
located on an external website) are
available in Adobe Acrobat .pdf format to download and print. If you do
not have an Adobe reader, click the graphic on the right to download a
free version. Any of the articles can be made available in Adobe format by
request.
Devotional and Exegetical Reading of Scripture
The Problem with a
"Plain Sense" Reading of Scripture
Biblical Evidence
Beyond Doctrine
The
Development of the Bible
Sacred Words or
Words about the Sacred? Introduction to Text Criticism
JEDP: Sources in the Pentateuch
The Gospels and the Synoptic Problem
Speaking the Language of Canaan
'History' and 'Writing' (external link)
Ezekiel and the Oracles
Against Tyre
Conquest or Settlement: Issues in Joshua/Judges
Patterns for Life: Structure, Genre, and
Theology in Psalms
The "Fall" - A Second Look: Literary
Analysis of Genesis 2:4-3:24
The Keys to the Kingdom:
Binding and Loosing, and Biblical Interpretation
*New
The Canons of the Hebrew
Bible Notes on 2
Timothy 3:16 The Modern Inerrancy Debate
Excerpt: Revelation and Inspiration of
Scripture "Lucifer" in
Isaiah 14:12-17: Translation and Ideology
Psalm 139:16 and
Predestination: Text Criticism and Interpretation
The "Appearance" of
Evil: Mistranslation in 1 Thessalonians 5:22
Isaiah 7:14: Translation Issues
The Unity and Authorship of Isaiah: A
Needless Battle The Gospel
of Thomas A Proposed Reconstruction of "Q"
Sons of God and Giants:
Cultural and Historical Context in Genesis 6:1-4
Ba'al Worship in the Old
Testament The Time of the
Crucifixion: Chronological Problems in the Gospels
The Third Heaven
The Date of the Exodus: The Historical Study of
Scripture The Prophetic Call
Narrative: Commissioning into Service
Abraham's Faith
Journey: The Macrostructure of the Abraham Story
The Deuteronomic History and
Historiography
Hexateuch, Tetrateuch, and the Deuteronomic History
*New Psalm 51 and the Language of Transformation
The Gospel of Thomas
The Poured-out Life: The
Kenosis Hymn in Context
Torah As Holiness: Old Testament
"Law" as Response to Divine Grace
The Yam Suph: "Red Sea" or "Sea of
Reeds"
Demons in the Old Testament:
Issues in Translation
Community and Testimony: Cultural Influence in Biblical Studies
Methods and Issues in
Biblical Interpretation - Menu Page
Biblical Theology - Menu Page
Commentary Articles Index
The Revised
Common Lectionary
Voice Bible
Studies
Biblical Text Index
Ten Tips for Writing Student
Academic Papers
Guidelines for Submitting
Assignments Electronically
Formatting for Written Assignments *New
None
Available
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