Biblical Studies 2055-Q: Prophets of the Old Testament

Dr. Robert Hurley

Timetable:

Instructor:

Prerequisite:

Zoom meetings / TBD in consultation with the class

2000-Q Introduction to the Old Testament

Readings provided by Instructor
It is recommended that students have The New Oxford Annotated NRSV with Apocrypha.

Textbook:

A study of many of the prophets of the Old Testament. The course examines the political, economic, and religious context in which each prophet lived as well as how these factors shaped the prophet’s message. Special attention is given to certain elements of theology - in particular, the image or understanding of God that is suggested by the prophet’s words and writings.