Abraham Part 1

Reformed Theological Seminary

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Abraham Part 1

Lesson 10 Lecture 1

June 3, 2019 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

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

Historical, Theological, and Literary

June 3, 2019 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

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

Mosaic Authorship of the Pentateuch

June 3, 2019 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Describe challenges related to the Pentateuch Critique theories which deny Mosaic authorship Defend a working model for Mosaic authorship

An Ancient Text with Modern Implications

June 3, 2019 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Explain why God desired the church to possess the book of Genesis Apply some of the lessons from the Primeval History to modern situations