Old Testament Exegesis I (narrative literature)

Teacher(s)

Wénin André ;

Language

Français

Main themes

In order to achieve this end, - some significant text from Old Testament narrative literature will be studied, with an explanation of the exegetical method and an illustration of the interest of exegetical basic tools; - some scientific literature about the texts will be read; - anthropological and theological aspects of the analysed texts will be developed, and their particular contribution in the context of biblical thought enlightened.

Aims

At the end of this course, the student will be able to - understand the main procedures of biblical exegesis and apply them on a narrative text of the Old Testament ; - situate the anthropological and theological contribution of significant texts of the Old Testament narrative literature ; - understand and criticise scientific works in Old Testament exegesis.

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.

Content

2016-2017

"The Decalogue illustrated by Old Testament stories'

The 'Ten Words' are, in the biblical narrative, the first 'code' of laws given by YHWH to Israel. As noted by the rabbis, the patriarchs were not subject to the Torah. But in the long history that precedes the giving of the Torah at Sinai, are narrated some events that prepare the reader to hear the Law and to penetrate its meaning. The lectures will be devoted to read some of these narratives and to see how they allow to better understand the scope of the 'Ten Words'. The introduction will offer a basic reading of the Decalogue itself.

The method will be narrative analysis in articulation with theological and anthropological hermeneutics.

Other information

Evaluation : before the examination, the student will have handed the report of two scientific articles or parts of books chosen in a list proposed by the professor. Written examination on the exegesis of an episode (of a part) analyzed in the course.
Formula adapted for the students of EBIB 2.

Prerequisites : initiation in the narrative analysis of the biblical texts.
Otherwise : durant the first month, reading of a work explaining the basic procedures of this method and indicated by the professor.

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