010075 VO Introduction to the Old Testament: Advanced course II (2024S)
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Language: German
Examination dates
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Wednesday
06.03.
09:45 - 11:15
Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Wednesday
13.03.
09:45 - 11:15
Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Wednesday
20.03.
09:45 - 11:15
Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Wednesday
10.04.
09:45 - 11:15
Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Wednesday
17.04.
09:45 - 11:15
Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Wednesday
24.04.
09:45 - 11:15
Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
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Wednesday
08.05.
09:45 - 11:15
Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Wednesday
15.05.
09:45 - 11:15
Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Wednesday
22.05.
09:45 - 11:15
Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Wednesday
29.05.
09:45 - 11:15
Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Wednesday
05.06.
09:45 - 11:15
Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Wednesday
12.06.
09:45 - 11:15
Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Wednesday
19.06.
09:45 - 11:15
Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Wednesday
26.06.
09:45 - 11:15
Seminarraum 1 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
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Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
Oral exam consisting of two questions: One question about a biblical text and one question about the contents of the lecture.
It is allowed, and necessary, to use the Bible in the exam.
Other materials may not be used.
It is possible to take the exam in English.
It is allowed, and necessary, to use the Bible in the exam.
Other materials may not be used.
It is possible to take the exam in English.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Each of the two exam questions must be answered in an adequate manner.
Examination topics
In the exam, students have to prove that they know the contents of the mandatory reading. More detailed information will be given in the lecture.
Reading list
Mandatory Reading:
1. The biblical books mentioned above in any translation which is close to the original text (students who know Hebrew are strongly encouraged to take a look at the Hebrew text as well!)
2. Zenger, Erich u.a., Einleitung in das Alte Testament, hg. von Chr. Frevel, Stuttgart: Kohlhammer 2016 (9. Auflage):
part E. Die Bücher der Weisheit p. 407-512; part F.IV Die Klagelieder p. 583-591; part F.V Das Buch Baruch und der Brief des Jeremia p. 592-598.Students with a limited knowledge of German are allowed to use the following book instead:
Gertz, J. C. et al. (eds.), T&T Clark Handbook of the Old Testament. An Introduction to the Literature, Religion and History of the Old Testament, London: Bloomsbury T&T Clark 2012 (the relevant chapters)Optional Reading:
3. Müllner, Ilse, Das hörende Herz. Weisheit in der hebräischen Bibel, Stuttgart 2006
4. Birnbaum, Elisabeth / Schwienhorst-Schönberger, Ludger, Das Buch Kohelet (NSK.AT 14/2), Stuttgart 2012
1. The biblical books mentioned above in any translation which is close to the original text (students who know Hebrew are strongly encouraged to take a look at the Hebrew text as well!)
2. Zenger, Erich u.a., Einleitung in das Alte Testament, hg. von Chr. Frevel, Stuttgart: Kohlhammer 2016 (9. Auflage):
part E. Die Bücher der Weisheit p. 407-512; part F.IV Die Klagelieder p. 583-591; part F.V Das Buch Baruch und der Brief des Jeremia p. 592-598.Students with a limited knowledge of German are allowed to use the following book instead:
Gertz, J. C. et al. (eds.), T&T Clark Handbook of the Old Testament. An Introduction to the Literature, Religion and History of the Old Testament, London: Bloomsbury T&T Clark 2012 (the relevant chapters)Optional Reading:
3. Müllner, Ilse, Das hörende Herz. Weisheit in der hebräischen Bibel, Stuttgart 2006
4. Birnbaum, Elisabeth / Schwienhorst-Schönberger, Ludger, Das Buch Kohelet (NSK.AT 14/2), Stuttgart 2012
Association in the course directory
für 011 (15W) FTH 14, 066 796 (17W) MRP 04krp
Last modified: Th 01.02.2024 09:45
This lecture offers an introduction to the so-called "Wisdom Literature" in the Old Testament with a special focus on the Psalms and the Book of Ecclesiastes (Qohelet) with its reception history. In addition, the books Threni and Baruch will be discussed.Objectives:
At the end of the course, students will have a basic knowledge of the Psalms and the books of Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Wisdom of Solomon, Ben Sira, Threni and Baruch. They will also have an in-depth understanding of selected texts. They will be able to name the main points of the theological thinking which prevails in wisdom literature and to interpret biblical texts in this context.Method:
The lecture will include some interactive elements and allow time for students' questions and discussions. Reading is also very important. All students must read all of the biblical books discussed in the lecture and will be asked about the biblical texts in the exam.