Israel's Prophetic Traditions

Date Cancelled
College University of St. Michael's College, Faculty of Theology
Instructor(s) McLaughlin, John L.
Course Code SMB2251HS
Semester Second Semester
Section 0101
Online No
Credits One Credit
Location Toronto (St George Campus)
Description

An examination of the "rise and fall" of prophecy in ancient Israel, considered within its historical context. Topics include the ancient Near Eastern background, the social location of Israelite prophets, true and false prophecy, modes of prophetic speech, interpretation of the individual prophetic books, the demise of prophecy, and its possible role in the development of apocalyptic. Assigned readings, class lectures and discussion. Participation, class presentations, paper proposal, research paper, application paper. Prerequisite: SMB1007: Introduction to the Old Testament or equivalent.

Schedule Thu
Start Time 14:00
End Time 16:00
Minimum Enrolment 0
Maximum Enrolment 0
Teaching Method
Lectures
Means of Evaluation
Other
Currently Offered Winter 2014