Block, D. - Syllabus - Old Testament Theology [2009]

Old Testament Theology

Old Testament Theology (BITH 638)

Syllabus

Instructor: Daniel I. BlockWheaton College Graduate School

Wheaton, Illinois

Spring Semester, 2009Tuesday-Thursday 11:15 AM - 1:05 PM

Contact Information:Office: BGC 288 Office Phone: 630-752-5272Home Phone: 630-293-0371e-mail: [email protected]

Teaching Assistant: Jason R. GileE-mail: [email protected]: 630-664-9822CPO: 4114

Office Hours: T TR 9:00-10:30 AM; W 1:30-2:30Or by appointment

Course Description:

A study of the major teachings of the various parts and the whole of the Old Testament with concentration upon some of the most important themes in an attempt to discover the intention of the biblical writers (2005-2006 Catalogue of Wheaton College, p. 152).

Specific Course Objectives:

1. To understand the distinctive goals and methods of Biblical theology.

2. To be introduced to some of the major themes of Old Testament theology.

3. To begin to recognize both the theological unity and the theological diversity found within the books that make up the Old Testament.

4. To begin to gain an appreciation for two-thirds world perspectives on biblical theology.

5. To gain skill in biblical theological research.

6. To gain an appreciation for the significance of Old Testament theological ideas within the context of the Scriptures as a whole (Old and New Testaments).

7. To be inspired by the discovery of new theological insights and to recognize the relevance of Old Testament theological convictions for the contemporary church.

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Course Reading:

1. Required Readings:

Block, Daniel. Old Testament Theology: Course Notes. 2007.

Mead, James K. Biblical Theology: Issues, Methods, and Themes Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2007. (ISBN 0664229727).

Wright, Christopher J. H. The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible’s Grand Narrative. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 2006. (ISBN-10: 0-8308-2571-1; ISBN-13: 978-0-8308-2571-4).

2. Required Essays (Course Reader)

Block, Daniel. “Marriage and Family in Ancient Israel.” In Marriage and Family in the Biblical World. Ed. K. Campbell. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 2003. Pp. 33-102.

________. “My Servant David: Ancient Israel’s Vision of the Messiah.” In Israel’s Messiah in the Bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls. Ed. R. S. Hess and M. D. Carroll R. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2003. Pp. 17-56.

________. “The Old Testament on Hell.” Chapter 2 in Hell under Fire. Ed. C. W. Morgan and R. A. Peterson, Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2004. Pp. 43-66.

________. “Preaching Old Testament Apocalyptic to a New Testament Church.” Calvin Theological Journal 41 (2006): 17-52.

________. “Preaching Old Testament Law to New Testament Christians.” In Three Parts. Ministry 78 (2006): 78/5, pp. 5-11; 78/7, pp. 12-16; 78/9, 15-18.

Brueggemann, Walter. “Old Testament Theology.” In The Oxford Handbook of Biblical Studies. Ed. J. W. Rogerson and J. M. Lieu. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2006. Pp. 675-97.

Lemke, Werner E. “Theology: Old Testament.” Anchor Bible Dictionary. Ed. D. N. Freedman. New York: Doubleday, 1992. Pp. 448-73.

Zevit, Z. “Jewish Biblical Theology: Whence? Why? And Whither?” Hebrew Union College Annual 76 (2005): 289-340.

3. Recommended Books:

Anderson, Bernhard W. Contours of Old Testament Theology. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1999. (ISBN 0-8006-3074-2)

Barr, James. The Concept of Biblical Theology. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1999 (worth 2 credits).

Birch, Bruce C., Walter Brueggemann, Terence E. Fretheim, and David L. Petersen. A Theological Introduction to the Old Testament. Nashville: Abingdon, 1999 (ISBN 0-687-01348-8).

Block, Daniel I. The Gods of the Nations: Studies in Ancient Near Eastern National Theology. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2000 (ISBN 0-8010-2201-0).

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Brueggeman, Walter. Theology of the Old Testament: Testimony, Dispute, Advocacy. Minneapolis: Fortress, 19987 (worth 2 credits).

Dempster, Stephen. Dominion and Dynasty: A Biblical Theology of the Hebrew Bible. New Studies in Biblical Theology 15. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 2003 (ISBN 0-85111-783-X).

Dumbrell, W. J. Covenant and Creation: A Theology of the Old Testament Covenants. Exeter: Paternoster, 1984. (ISBN 0853643466).

Eichrodt, W. Theology of the Old Testament. 2 vols. Translated by John A. Baker. Philadelphia: Westminster/London: SCM, 1961, 1967. Vol. 1 or 2.

Goldingay, John. Old Testament Theology. Vol. 1, Israel's Gospel. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 2004 (worth 2 credits).

________. Old Testament Theology. Vol. 2, Israel's Faith. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 2006 (worth 2 credits).

House, Paul. Old Testament Theology. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1998 (ISBN 0-8308-1523-6).

Kaiser, Walter C., Jr. Toward an Old Testament Theology. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1978 (ISBN 0310371007).

Martens, Elmer J. God's Design: A Focus on O.T. Theology, 3rd ed. N. Richland Hills, TX: Bibal, 1998.

Ollenburger, Ben C. Old Testament Theology: Flowering and Future. Sources for Biblical and Theological Study 1. Revised edition of The Flowering of Old Testament Theology. Winona Lake: Eisenbrauns, 2004.

Perdue, L. G. The Collapse of History: Reconstructing Old Testament Theology. Overtures to Biblical Theology. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1992 (ISBN 0-8006-1563-8).

Scobie, Charles H. H. The Ways of Our God: An Approach to Biblical Theology. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2003.

Smith, Ralph L. Old Testament Theology: Its History, Method, and Message. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 1993 (ISBN 0-8054-1606-4).

Von Rad, G. Old Testament Theology. Vol. 1: The Theology of Israel's Historical Traditions. Vol. 2: The Theology of Israel's Prophetic Traditions. Translated by D. M. G. Stalker. New York: Harper & Row/Edinburgh: Oliver & Boyd, 1962, 1965. Vol. 1 or 2.

Walton, John H. Covenant: God's Purpose; God's Plan. Grand Rapids: Zondervan: 1994.(ISBN 0-310-57751-9).

Wright, Christopher J. H. Knowing Jesus through the Old Testament. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1993. (ISBN 0-8308-1693-3).

4. Recommended Essays:Beckwith, Roger T. "The Unity and Diversity of God's Covenants." TynB 38 (1987): 93-118.

Block, Daniel I. “Empowered by the Spirit of God: The Holy Spirit in the Historiographic Writings of the Old Testament.” SBJT 1 (1997): 42-61.

________. “Ezekiel: The Prophet of the Spirit.” JETS 32 (1988): 27-50.

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________. “Ezekiel: Theology of.” In New International Dictionary of Old Testament Theology and Exegesis. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1997. Vol. 4, pp. 615-28.

________. “The Grace of Torah: The Mosaic Prescription for Life (Deut. 4:1-8; 6:20-25).” Bibliotheca

Sacra 162 (2005): 3-22.

________. “God.” In Dictionary of the Old Testament Historical Books. Ed. B. T. Arnold and H. G. M. Williamson. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2005. Pp. 336-55.

________. “How Many Is God? An Investigation into the Meaning of Deuteronomy 6:4-5.” Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 47. Pp. 193-212.

________. “Law, Ten Commandments, Torah.” In Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary. Ed. C. Brand, C. Draper and A. England. Nashville: Holman, 2003. Pp. 1015-19.

________. “Other Religions in Old Testament Theology.” In Biblical Faith and Other Religions. Ed. D. W. Baker. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2004. Pp. 43-78.

________. “Tell Me the Old Old Story: Preaching from Old Testament Narrative.” In Giving the Sense: Understanding and Using Old Testament Historical Texts: Essays in Honor of Eugene Merrill. D. M. Howard and M. A. Grisanti, eds. Pp. 409-38.

________. “When Nightmares Cease: A Message of Hope from Daniel 7.” Calvin Theological Journal 41 (2006): 108-14.

Gabler, Johann P. “An Oration on the Proper Distinction between Biblical and Dogmatic Theology and the Specific Objectives of Each.” In The Flowering of Old Testament Theology: A Reader in Twentieth-Century Old Testament Theology, 1930-1990. B. C. Ollenburger, E. A. Martens, and G. F. Hasel, eds. Winona Lake: Eisenbrauns, 1991. Pp. 489-502.

Goldingay, J. “Diversity and Unity in Old Testament Theology,” VT 34 (1984): 153-68.

Grogan, G. W. “The Experience of Salvation in the Old and New Testaments,” Vox Evangelica 5 (1967): 4-26.

Martens, E. A. “Accessing Theological Readings of a Biblical Book” AUSS 34 (1996): 223-37.

Sailhamer, J. H. “The Messiah and the Hebrew Bible” JETS 44 (2001): 5-23.

Schultz, R. L. “What is ‘Canonical’ About a Canonical Biblical Theology?” In Biblical Theology: Retrospect and Prospect. Ed. S. J. Hafemann. Downers Grove: Inter Varsity, 2002. Pp. 83-99.

________. “Diversity and Unity in O.T. Theology” VT 34 (1984): 153-68.

C ourse Requirements :

1. Class Attendance. The class will meet every week from 11:15-1:05PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Since the achievement of the course objectives is heavily dependent upon a student's participation in class, students who miss 10% of class meetings should schedule an appointment with the professor to discuss attendance. Those who miss more than 20% will receive an automatic "F" for the course.

Notes: a. When pious Jewish men study the Scriptures they always wear a yarmulke, out of respect for and deference

to God who speaks through the sacred text. Christians should not consider a baseball cap an appropriate substitute for the skullcap.

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b. Please turn off cell phones before entering the classroom.

c. If you are late for class, remain outside until the devotional reading or prayer is completed.

2. Readings (The schedule of assigned readings is given below.)

a. Wright. Students will submit a five-eight page critical review of the volume by Wright. The reports should include a summary of the aims and methodology of the author, a discussion of theological and methodological insights that were helpful, and a discussion of questions the book raised with respect to methodology, use of sources, and/or conclusions.

b. Mead. Students will report on their readings of Mead serially by submitting completed forms provided below.

c. Essays. On the due dates specified in the schedule below students will report their completion of the reading of the essays by submitting the coupons.

d. Extra Credit. Students may earn extra credit (5 points per book) by reading and reviewing one or more of the books listed in “Recommended Books” above. The review should follow the paradigm represented by the review of Wright in “a.” above.

Note: All submissions must be typewritten in double-space format.

3. Research Paper. Each student will write a 15-25 page research paper on some aspect or topic related to Old Testament Theology.

a. Topic. The student may choose his/her own topic for the paper, but the selection should be done in consultation with the instructor. The essay may involve any one of the following types of subjects:

(1) A theme that is dealt with and developed in the entire Old Testament canon (divine kingship, worship).

(2) An analysis of a word that is theologically significant (,)

(3) An exegesis of a particular text that is theologically loaded (Deut 6:4-6; Exod 34:6-7).

(4) An analysis of the theology of a particular book or part of a book (Joel, Ruth).

(5) A study of the method and contributions of a significant Old Testament Theologian (Eichrodt, Gabler).

(6) A study of a particular theological question (e.g., Does God change his mind?)

(7) A critique/an evaluation from an Old Testament Theological perspective of a statement found in a Creed (e.g., "Westminster Confession" 1.1: "There is but one only living and true God, who is infinite in being and perfection, a most pure spirit, invisible, without body, parts, or passions, immutable, . . ."

b. Format. The paper submitted must include the following:

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(1) A formal introduction in which you declare the thesis/question and describe the method you will take to research the subject.

(2) Clean and crisp presentation of the data and logical presentation of your arguments. The bulk of the paper must consist of your own inductive citation and discussion of the evidence.

(3) Critical utilization of at least 10-15 secondary sources.

(4) The format (title page, outline page, headings in the body of the text, footnotes, bibliography) must conform in all respects to official SBL standards.

c. Schedule. The paper will be produced in stages according to the following schedule:

(a) February 17 Selection of Topic(b) March 24 Composition of Introduction, outline of paper, listing of bibliography(c) April 28 Submission of Paper

Note: All students are encouraged to make an appointment with the instructor some time during the semester to discuss their papers.

d. Evaluation. Papers will be judged on the following bases:

Categories Evaluation (weak-excellent)

1 2 3 4 5Selection of dataDepth and scope of treatmentOrganization and structureAnalysis and logic of argumentationRelevance to Question*ClarityReferences and bibliographySpelling and GrammarPunctuality**

* Does each section actually contribute to the accomplishment of the goals set out in the Introduction?** Late papers will be docked one-third of a grade for every weekday past the due date.

Supplementary Notes :

1. In order to ensure full class participation, any student with a disabling condition requiring special accommodations (e.g., tape recorders, special adaptive equipment, special note-taking or test-taking needs) is strongly encouraged to contact the professor at the beginning of the course.

2. The intention of this syllabus is to lay out in advance the agenda for this course/seminar. Nevertheless, the professor reserves the right to amend any portion of it at any time as deemed necessary.

4. Course Evaluation:

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Activity Estimated Time Value Standard(Hours)

Attendance and Class participation 45 5% A+ = 97-100Reading and report of Wright 30 15% A = 93-96Reading and report of Mead 25 15% A- = 90-92Reading/Hearing of assigned essays 15 18% B+ = 87-89Outline and Bibliography for Term paper 10 10% B = 83-86Final Paper 40 40% B- = 80-82; etc.

165 100%

Extra reading Bonus 5-10%

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Academic Integrity (Excerpted from the Graduate Student Handbook)

It is the responsibility of every faculty member to disseminate to students an awareness of what constitutes honesty and dishonesty in academic work. Faculty members are responsible to define in their courses what they consider to be plagiarism, unauthorized collaboration, violations of the conditions under which the work is to be done, fabrication of data, unauthorized use of computer data, and excessive revisions by someone other than the student.

A faculty member shall assign a grade of zero to any individual assignment or test in which a student has been dishonest. In the case of a second instance of dishonesty, a student will be dropped from that course with a grade of F and placed on a disciplinary status up to and including dismissal (See College catalog statement on Integrity of Scholarship). Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the act of incorporating another's ideas or expression in one's written work without indicating its origin and thus misrepresenting someone else's work as one's own. The verbatim incorporation of another's work into your own without proper reference is the most obvious example of plagiarism. A more subtle form is to use the ideas of others; for instance, their form of analysis of a particular problem or their way of organizing a particular body of information. All forms of plagiarism are unethical. It is the student's responsibility to document carefully the sources of his or her work.

Instances of plagiarism obviously vary in severity. A careless solitary failure to cite properly a source is technically plagiarism, but is one which anyone might commit without intending to do so. Systemic and apparently purposeful instances of wholesale plagiarism are another matter. Cases of plagiarism will be addressed on an individual basis. In each plagiarism case: 1. An attempt will be made to confirm that an actual act of plagiarism has occurred. This will require

that the accuser is heard and the evidence is considered, and that the accused be heard and allowed to defend him/herself. Typically this process will be addressed by the faculty member and the student. If the student contests the accusation, the appropriate academic dean will conduct the process. In all cases, the appropriate academic dean will be notified; and when appropriate, notification will be sent to the B.G.C. Scholarship Committee.

2. Every case of plagiarism must be documented by the involved faculty member and reported immediately to the Director of Graduate Student Services to become a part of the student's Wheaton file.

3. If the act is the first instance of plagiarism then:

a. The student will receive the grad of 0 (zero) credit on the assignment with no opportunity to make up that assignment, thus having the assignment grade of 0 (zero) averaged into the overall course grade.

b. The student shall also be placed on academic probation.

4. If the act is not the first act of plagiarism, then the student will be referred to the appropriate academic dean for further disciplinary action; a second act of plagiarism is considered a serious offense and may be grounds for dismissal.

5. The use of the same paper or the same parts of a paper for two different courses is generally not permitted unless both professors involved in teaching each of the courses give approval.

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Course Outline (by week):

DATE SUBJECT ASSIGNMENTS AND REQUIRED READING

JANUARY 13, 15 INTRODUCTION TO COURSEHISTORY OF OT THEOLOGY

JANUARY 20, 22 INTRODUCTION TO OT THEOLOGICAL METHOD

LEMKE, "THEOLOGY: OLD TESTAMENT." MEAD, BIBLICAL THEOLOGY, 1-59

JANUARY 27, 29 ONTOLOGY: GODONTOLOGY: COSMOS

BRUEGGEMANN, “OLD TESTAMENT THEOLOGY.”ZEVIT, “JEWISH BIBLICAL THEOLOGY.”

FEBRUARY 3, 5 ONTOLOGY: HUMANKIND MEAD, BIBLICAL THEOLOGY, 61-120

FEBRUARY 10, 12 SALVATION: COSMIC

FEBRUARY 17, 19 SALVATION: ISRAEL PAPER TOPIC SELECTEDMEAD, BIBLICAL THEOLOGY, 121-168

FEBRUARY 24, 26 SALVATION: INDIVIDUAL BLOCK, "THE OLD TESTAMENT ON HELL?"

MARCH 3, 5COVENANT: INTRODUCTIONCOVENANT: ADAMICCOVENANT: COSMIC

MEAD, BIBLICAL THEOLOGY, 169-240

MARCH 7-15 MID-SEMESTER BREAK

MARCH 17, 19 COVENANT: ABRAHAMIC Paper Outline Submitted

MARCH 24, 26 COVENANT: ISRAELITEBLOCK, "PREACHING OLD TESTAMENT LAW TO NEW TESTAMENT CHRISTIANS."

MARCH 31, APRIL 2 COVENANT: NEW ISRAELITEBLOCK, “MARRIAGE AND FAMILY IN ANCIENT ISRAEL.” MEAD, BIBLICAL THEOLOGY, 241-47

APRIL 7, 9 COVENANT: MAINTENANCE THROUGH SACRIFICE AND RITUAL

BLOCK, “PREACHING OLD TESTAMENT APOCALYPTIC."

APRIL 14, 16 DIVINE PRESENCE:DIRECT AND REPRESENTED BLOCK, "MY SERVANT DAVID."

APRIL 21, 23 REPRESENTED PRESENCE: THE DAVIDIC MESSIAH FINAL PAPER DUE

APRIL 28, 30 CATCH-UP REVIEW OF WRIGHT, MISSION OF GOD

MAY 5 Exam Week

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Other Resources for Old Testament Theology:

1. Theological Dictionaries.Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible. K. J. Vanhoozer, ed. Downers Grove: InterVarsity,

2005.

Evangelical Biblical Theology. W. A. Elwell, ed. Grand Rapds: Baker, 1996.

New Dictionary of Biblical Theology. T. D. Alexander and B.S. Rosner, eds. Downers Grove: IVP, 2000.

New International Dictionary of Old Testament Theology and Exegesis. W. A. VanGemeren, ed. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1997. 5 volumes.

Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament (TDOT). G. J. Bitterweck, et al, eds. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1974-). 15 volumes.

Theological Lexicon of the Old Testament (TLOT), E. Jenni and C. Westermann, eds.; M. Biddle, trans. Peabody, MS: Hendrickson, 1997. 3 vols.

Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament (TWOT). R. L. Harris, et al, eds. Chicago: Moody, 1980. 2 vols.

2. Theological Periodicals:

Interpretation (1946-)

Biblical Theology Bulletin (1971)

Horizons in Biblical Theology (1979-)

Jahrbuch für biblische Theologie (1986-)

3. Monograph Series:

Studies in Biblical Theology (SCM; 1950-63, 1967-76)

Overtures to Biblical Theology (Fortress, 1977-)

Studies in O.T. Biblical Theology (Zondervan; 1994-)

New Studies in Biblical Theology (Eerdmans, 1996-)

4. Selected Old Testament Theologies and Theological Studies

(For detailed bibliography see E. A. Martens, Old Testament Theology. IBR Bibliographies 13 [Grand Rapids: Baker, 1997]).

Achtemeier, P. and E. The Old Testament Roots of Our Faith. Nashville: Abingdon, 1962. Rev. edition: Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1994.

Albertz, R. A History of Israelite Religion in the Old Testament Period. 2 vols. Translated by J. Bowden. Louisville: Westminster/John Knox, 1994.

Baab, O. The Theology of the Old Testament. Nashville: Abingdon, 1949.

Barth, C. God with Us: A Theological Introduction to the Old Testament. Edited by G. W. Bromiley. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1991.

Block, Daniel I. The Gods of the Nations: Studies in Ancient Near Eastern National Theology. 2nd edition. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2000.

Bright, J. The Kingdom of God: The Biblical Concept and Its Meaning for the Church. Nashville: Abingdon, 1953.

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Brueggemann, W. Theology of the Old Testament: Testimony, Dispute, Advocacy. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1997.

Childs, B. S. Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments: Theological Reflection on the Christian Bible. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1993.

________. Introduction to the Old Testament as Scripture. London: SCM, 1979.

________. Myth and Reality in the Old Testament. London: SCM, 1960.

Davidson, R. The Old Testament. Knowing Christianity. Philadelphia: Lippincott, 1964.

________. Old Testament Theology in Canonical Context. Philadelphia: Fortress, 1986.

De Vries, S. J. The Achievements of Biblical Religion: A Prolegomenon to Old Testament Theology. Lanham, NY: University Press of America, 1983.

Dentan, R. C. The Design of the Scriptures: A First Reader in Biblical Theology. New York: Seabury, 1961.

Drane, J. Old Testament Faith: An Illustrated Documentary. San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1986.

Dumbrell, W. J. Covenant and Creation. Exeter: Paternoster, 1984.

Dyrness, W. A. Themes in Old Testament Theology. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1979.

Eichrodt, W. Theology of the Old Testament. 2 vols. Translated by John A. Baker. Philadelphia: Wesminster/London: SCM, 1961, 1967.

Gerstenberger, E. S. Theologies in the Old Testament. Translated by John Bowden. Minneapolis: Fortress, 2002.

Goldingay, J. Theological Diversity and the Authority of the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1987.

Goldsworthy, G. Gospel and Kingdom: A Christian Interpretation of the Old Testament. Exeter: Paternoster, 1981.

Gunneweg, A. H. J. Biblische Theologie des Alten Testaments. Einer Religionsgeschichte Israels in biblischtheologischer Sicht. Stuttgart: Kohlhammer, 1993.

Hanson, P. D. The People Called: The Growth of the Community in the Bible. San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1986.

Heinisch, P. Theology of the Old Testament. Translated by W. G. Heidt. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical, 1955.

House, P. Old Testament Theology. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1998.

Jacob, E. Theology of the Old Testament. Translated by Arthur W. Heathcote and Philip J. Allcock. New York: Harper/London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1958.

Köhler, L. Old Testament Theology. Translated by A. S. Todd. Philadelphia: Westminster, 1957.

Kaiser, O. Der Gott des Alten Testaments. Theologie des Alten Testaments. Teil 1: Grundlegung. Uni-Taschenbücher für Wissenschaft 1747. Göttingen: Vandenhoeck und Ruprecht, 1993.

Kittel, G. Der Name über alle Namen. Biblische Theologie/AT. Göttingen: Vandenhoeck und Ruprecht, 1989.

Knight, G. A. F. A Christian Theology of the Old Testament. Richmond: John Knox/London: SCM, 1959. 2nd edition: 1964.

Lehman, C. K. Biblical Theology. Vol. I: Old Testament. Scottdale, PA: Herald Press, 1971.

Levenson, J. Sinai and Zion: An Entry into the Jewish Bible. Minneapolis: Winston, 1985.

Lohfink, N. Great Themes from the Old Testament. Translated by R. Walls. Edinburgh: T. & T. Clark, 1982.

Martens, E. A. God’s Design: A Focus on Old Testament Theology. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1981. 2nd edition: 1994.

McCurley, F. R. and J. Reumann. Witness of the Word: A Biblical Theology of the Gospel. Philadelphia: Fortress, 1986.

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Martens, E. A. "Canon, Literature, Interpretation, and Biblical Theology." In New International Dictionary of Old Testament Theology and Exegesis. Edited by W. A. VanGemeren. 5 vols. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1997. 5.172-84.

________. "Accessing the Theological Readings of a Biblical Book." AUSS 34/2 (1966): 233-49.

Moberley, R. W. L. "Theology of the Old Testament." In The Face of the Old Testament: A Survey of Contemporary Approaches. Edited by D. W. Baker and B. T. Arnold. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1999. Pp. 452-78.

________. Niehaus, J. God at Sinai: Covenant and Theophany. SOTBT. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1995.

Ollenburger, B. C., E. A. Martens, and G. F. Hasel, eds. The Flowering of Old Testament Theology. Sources for Biblical and Theological Study 1. Winona Lake: Eisenbrauns, 1992.

Payne, J. B. The Theology of the Older Testament. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1962.

Perdue, L. G. The Collapse of History: Reconstructing Old Testament Theology. Overtures to Biblical Theology. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1992.

Preuss, H. D. Old Testament Theology. 2 vols. Translated by L. G. Perdue. Louisville: Westminster/John Knox, 1992.

Procksch, O. Theologie des Alten Testaments. Gütersloh: C. Bertelsmann, 1950.

Schedl, C. Zur Theologie des Alten Testaments. Der Göttliche Sprachvorgang. Vienna: Herder, 1986.

Schmidt, W. H. The Faith of the Old Testament: A History. Translated by John Sturdy. Philadelphia: Westminster/Oxford. Basil Blackwood, 1993.

Schofield, N. Introducing Old Testament Theology. Philadelphia: Westminster, 1964.

Schreiner, J. Theologie des Alten Testaments. Die Neue Echter Bibel. Ergnzungsband I. Würzburg: Echter, 1995.

Schultz, R. "Integrating Old Testament Theology and Exegesis: Literary, Thematic, and Canonical Issues." In New International Dictionary of Old Testament Theology and Exegesis. Edited by W. A. VanGemeren. 5 vols. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1997. 5.185-205.

Seebass, H. Der Gott der Ganzen Bibel. Biblische Theologie zur Orientierung im Glauben. Freiburg: Herder, 1982.

Smith, R. L. Old Testament Theology: Its History, Method, and Message. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 1993.

Strom, M. The Symphony of Scripture: Making Sense of the Bible’s Many Themes. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1990.

VanGemeren, W. A. The Progress of Redemption: The Story of Salvation from Creation to the New Jerusalem. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1988.

Van Imschoot, P. Theology of the Old Testament: I. God. Translated from the French. New York: Desclée, 1965.

Vischer, W. The Witness of the Old Testament to Christ. Vol. I: The, Pentateuch. Translated from the 3rd German Edition, 1936 by A. B. Crabtree. London: Lutterworth, 1949.

Von Rad, G. Old Testament Theology. Vol. 1: The Theology of Israel’s Historical Traditions. Vol. 2: The Theology of Israel’s Prophetic Traditions. Translated by D. M. G. Stalker. New York: Harper & Row/Edinburgh: Oliver & Boyd, 1962, 1965.

Vos, G. Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1948.

Vriezen, T. C. An Outline of Old Testament Theology. Translated by S. Neuijen. Boston: Branford/Oxford: Blackwell, 1958. 2nd edition: Newton, Mass./Oxford: Blackwell, 1970. 3rd edition: 1966.

Weber, H.-R. Power: Focus for a Biblical Theology. Geneva: World Council of Churches, 1989.

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Westermann, C. Elements of Old Testament Theology. Translated by D. W. Scott. Atlanta: John Knox, 1982.

Wright, Christopher J. H. The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible’s Grand Narrative. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 2006.

Wright, G. E. God Who Acts: Biblical Theology as Recital. SBT 8. Naperville, IL: Allenson/London: SCM, 1952.

Zimmerli, W. Old Testament Theology in Outline. Translated by D. E. Green. Atlanta: John Knox/Edinburgh: T. & T. Clark, 1978.

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Old Testament Theology Essays Reading Report 1

January 20

I hereby declare that I have read with due care and attention all of Lemke.

1. What is the most important insight you have gained from this reading?

I especially enjoyed gaining a better understanding of the history of OT

theology that has led us to where we are today, and also considering the

attempt Lemke made at articulating what OT theology should look like today.

2. From this reading what is the most significant issue or problem that you think needs further study or that you think is problematic?

I think that Lemke’s, and perhaps the discipline’s, understanding of the

concept of the authority is naïve. Terms such as “norm” and “normative” are

used, seemingly as thought all are aware of, and agree on, what is being

denoted. My critique is posited in light of the impact an improved

understanding would have on norms, methodologies, hermeneutics, and

applications (cf. chart on p. 456).

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Old Testament Theology Essays Reading Report 2a

January 27

I hereby declare that I have read with due care and attention all of Brueggemann.


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Old Testament Theology Essays Reading Report 2b

January 27

I hereby declare that I have read with due care and attention all of Zevit.


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February 24

I hereby declare that I have read with due care and attention all of Block on “Hell.”


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March 24

I hereby declare that I have read with due care and attention all of Block on “Preaching Old Testament Law to New Testament Christians.”


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March 31

I hereby declare that I have read with due care and attention all of Block on “Marriage and Family in Ancient Israel.”


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I hereby declare that I have read with due care and attention all of Block on “My Servant David.”


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Old Testament Theology Mead Reading Report 1

January 20

I hereby declare that I have read with due care and attention Mead, “Biblical Theology,” pp. 1-59.


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