An Ancient Text with Modern Implications

Reformed Theological Seminary

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An Ancient Text with Modern Implications

Lesson 3 Lecture 1

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

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

The Days in Genesis

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

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