The Basics of Hebrew Poetry

Reformed Theological Seminary

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The Basics of Hebrew Poetry

Lesson 1 Lecture 1

June 17, 2019 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Differentiate between prose and poetry in the Bible

Explain the basic elements and techniques of Hebrew poetry

Differentiate between English and Hebrew poetry

Summarize the use of Hebrew poetry in the Bible

Lamentations

June 17, 2019 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Define the historical context and genre of Lamentations Summarize the message contained within each voice or persona in Lamentations Explain the acrostic poems in Lamentations List the differing approaches to the structure of Lamentations Examine each chapter in Lamentations

Psalms Part 1: A Brief History of Interpretation

June 17, 2019 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Explain the effect of the Enlightenment upon interpretation of the book of Psalms Summarize the different views and approaches to interpreting the book of Psalms

Psalms Part 2: Psalm Titles

June 17, 2019 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Discuss the debate over the authenticity of the Psalm titles Examine the authorship of the Psalms Define major terms and indicators associated with the book of Psalms Examine the superscripts and subscripts associated with the book of Psalms