Genesis - Deuteronomy
Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.
Historical, Theological, and Literary
June 3, 2019 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher
Describe the effect of the Enlightenment on biblical interpretation Explain the Documentary Hypothesis and the problems that this view has encountered Describe the various diachronic and synchronic approaches to biblical interpretation Differentiate between various critical literary approaches to historical narratives
The Days in Genesis
June 3, 2019 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher
Describe the philosophical commitments that lie behind the exegesis of Genesis 1 Explain the relationship between general and special revelation with respect to the question of the biblical record of the earth's creation Explain the various interpretive approaches to the days of Genesis 1
Genesis 4 - 11
June 3, 2019 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher
Describe the ancient separation of humanity into 2 competing groups Explain the problem of the "sons of God" in Genesis 6 Describe the Redemptive-Historical significance of the flood Define the significance of the development of the ancient nations for later biblical history
Covenant
June 3, 2019 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher
Explain the categories of the Covenant of Redemption, Covenant of Works, and Covenant of Grace Describe the historical and cultural background of the covenant concept in the Ancient Near East Explain the insights of two significant covenant theologians - John Murray and Meredith Kline
Abraham
June 3, 2019 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher
Examine the development of the "seed" motif in the Patriarchal narratives Explain the modern hermeneutical question of exemplary exegesis using the Patriarchal narratives as a test case Describe the plan of God in his covenant and blessing to Abraham and his line
Abraham (Part 2)
June 3, 2019 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher
Examine the development of the "seed" motif in the Patriarchal narratives Explain the modern hermeneutical question of exemplary exegesis using the Patriarchal narratives as a test case Describe the plan of God in his covenant and blessing to Abraham and his line