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010036 VO Introduction to the Bible (2022W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 1 - Katholische Theologie

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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes

Mittwoch 05.10.2022 16:45 -18:15 digital
Mittwoch 12.10.2022 16:45 -18:15 digital
Mittwoch 19.10.2022 16:45 -18:15 digital
Mittwoch 09.11.2022 16:45 -18:15 digital
Mittwoch 16.11.2022 16:45 -18:15 digital
Mittwoch 23.11.2022 16:45 -18:15 digital
Mittwoch 16.11.2022 16:45 -18:15 digital
Mittwoch 30.11.2022 16:45 -18:15 digital
Mittwoch 07.12.2022 16:45 -18:15 digital
Mittwoch 14.12.2022 16:45 -18:15 digital
Mittwoch 11.01.2023 16:45 -18:15 digital
Mittwoch 18.01.2023 16:45 -18:15 digital
Mittwoch 25.01.2023 16:45 -18:15 digital


Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course introduces into basic questions on the Bible, its origins, formation and interpretation. The first part deals with canon, inspiration, hermeneutics and the relationship between Judaism and Christianity. Part two is concerned with the textual history of the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament as well as the history of interpretation. Part three introduces into the history of ancient Israel.
Basic knowledge about the Bible, its origins and development; its interpretation and hermeneutics.
Basic knowledge of the history of biblical Israel.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam, 45 minutes
First possible examination date: 2023-01-30
Further examination dates will be offered in SS 2023.
Exam dates see http://bibelwissenschaft-ktf.univie.ac.at/studium/

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Valuation key: 100-87 points = excellent, 86-75 = good, 74-63 = satisfactory, 62-51 = sufficient, 50-0 insufficient.

Examination topics

Literature - see below.

Reading list

- Lee Martin McDonald, The Origin of the Bible: A Guide for the Perplexed, London 2011, online resource, chapters 1-5 + p. 208-238.
- Armin Lange/Emanuel Tov (eds.), Textual History of the Bible. The Hebrew Bible, vol. 1A, pp. 3-50 (from 1.1.1. to 1.1.2.2.2).
- Marianne Moyaert, Dei Verbum, Nostra Aetate and Interfaith Dialogue, Louvain Studies 39 (2015/16) 43-62.
- Michael D. Coogan (ed.), The Oxford History of the Biblical World, Oxford 1998, chs. 2 (exodus from Egypt), 3 (emergence of Ancient Israel), 5 (early monarchy), 6 (Judah and Israel from Solomon the fall of Samaria), 7 (From Assyrian conquest to Babylonian Exile), 8 (Persian Period), 9 (Hellenistic Period)
!! Please do not learn details but concentrate on central facts and results.

Association in the course directory

für 011 (15W) FTH 01, 033 195 (17W) BRP 04krp, 033 195 (17W) BRP 04ktb, 198 418 UF BA RK 2
für EC "Die Bibel: Buch, Geschichte, Auslegung" verwendbar

Last modified: Mo 06.02.2023 14:29