An Ancient Text with Modern Implications

Historical, Theological and Literary Critical Theories Part 1

March 15, 2013 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

The student will be able to describe the effect of the Enlightenment on biblical interpretation The student will be able to explain the Documentary Hypothesis and the problems that this view has encountered The student will be able to describe the various diachronic and synchronic approaches to biblical interpretation The student will able to define the relationship between critical literary approaches to historical narratives, and to appreciate the significance of the historical information in biblical narratives

Historical, Theological and Literary Critical Theories Part 2

March 15, 2013 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

The student will be able to describe the effect of the Enlightenment on biblical interpretation The student will be able to explain the Documentary Hypothesis and the problems that this view has encountered The student will be able to describe the various diachronic and synchronic approaches to biblical interpretation The student will able to define the relationship between critical literary approaches to historical narratives, and to appreciate the significance of the historical information in biblical narratives

Mosaic Authorship of the Pentateuch

March 15, 2013 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

The student will be able to give an overview of the Pentateuch and its structure The student will be able to describe the literary character of the Pentateuch The student will be able to explain critical views of Mosaic authorship, and to formulate an alternative to such views by presenting a working model for Mosaic authorship

Reformed Theological Seminary