Upon completion of this course the student should have a conceptual foundation out of which to begin to understand the Old Testament as well as a basic grasp of the issues, methods, tools, and contexts of the interpretive enterprise. Each student should:
完成本課程後，學生應具備理解舊約的概念基礎，以及掌握基本的詮釋議題、方法、工具和背景。每個學生都應該:
1. Demonstrate an enhanced love for the OT, and respect for its authority as Scripture.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of OT’s content, structure, message, and interpretation.
3. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of literary, theological, historical, cultural, and geographical setting.
4. Demonstrate an adequate foundation for continued study including familiarity with all valid interpretation tools, ability to evaluate and utilize current periodical literature, reference materials and commentaries related to OT study.
5. Have new insights for studying and accurately interpreting the Scriptures.
6. Have renewed desire for Christians to clearly understand biblical truths and apply them in their lives.
1. 展示出對舊約聖經更深的愛，並尊重其作為聖經的權威。
2. 展示出對舊約的內容、結構、訊息和詮釋的理解。
3. 展示出對文學、神學、歷史、文化和地理環境的基本認識。
4. 展示出持續學習的充分基礎，包括熟悉所有有效的詮釋工具、評估與運用與舊約研究相關的最新期刊文獻、參考資料與註釋的能力。
5. 對研讀和準確詮釋經文有新的見解。
6. 重新渴望基督徒能清楚明白聖經真理，並將之應用在生活中。
Aharoni,
Yohanan, Avi-Yonah, Michael, Rainey, Anson F., and Safrai. The Carta Bible
Atlas. 5th ed. Jerusalem: Carta, 2011.
Arnold,
Bill T. and Bryan E. Beyer. Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian
Survey. 3rd ed. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2015.
Harrison,
R. K. Introduction to the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1969.
LaSor,
W. S., D.A. Hubbard, and F.W. Bush. Old Testament Survey: The Message, Form
and Background of the Old Testament. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1992.
Merrill,
E. Kingdom of Priests. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Baker Publishing, 2008.
Walton,
J.H., and Andrew Hill. A Survey of the Old Testament. 3rd ed. Grand
Rapids: Zondervan, 2009. (H/W)
Walton,
J.H., V.H. Matthews, and M.W. Chavalas. The IVP Bible Background Commentary:
Old Testament. Downers Grove: IVP, 2000.
Walton,
J.H. Chronological and Background Charts of the Old Testament. Revised
ed. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2000.
Wegner,
P.D. The Journey from Texts to Translations. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1999. GS
ADVANCE Ministry Preparation
Vanhoozer,
Kevin J., Craig Bartholomew, and Daniel Treier, eds. Theological
Interpretation of the Old Testament. Baker Academic, 2008.
LOGOS
Bible Software. (This software is a helpful research tool for biblical
languages and exegesis. Students are eligible for a discount upon request –
advance@gs.edu.)
Gateway
Library Online: library.gs.edu has a number of online lexicons, commentaries,
and language resources (use eBooks tab and Research Guides link)
Other
Online Biblical Language Study Resources:
https://biblehub.com/
(lexicon, interlinear, concordance)
https://www.scripturedirect.com/index.php
(interlinear)
https://www.blueletterbible.org/
(lexicon, interlinear, commentary)
https://www.biblegateway.com/
(study tools)
http://stephanus.tlg.uci.edu/
(Greek lexicon, sources)
ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES
OT
Studies
Alter,
R. The Art of Biblical Narrative. Boulder: Basic Books, 1981.
Alter,
R. The Art of Biblical Poetry. Boulder: Basic Books, 1985.
Childs,
B.S. Introduction to the Old Testament as Scripture. Philadelphia:
Fortress, 1979.
Crenshaw,
J.L. Old Testament Wisdom: An Introduction. Louisville: WJK, 1998.
House,
Paul. Old Testament Theology. IVP, 2018.
Long,
V.P. The Art of Biblical History. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994.
Longman,
Tremper. The Fear of the Lord is Wisdom: A Theological Introduction to
Wisdom in Israel. Baker, 2017.
Longman
III, Tremper, and R.B. Dillard. An Introduction to the Old Testament.
2nd Ed. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2006.
Ollenberger,
B. The Flowering of Old Testament Theology. 2nd Ed. Winona Lake:
Eisenbrauns,
2004.
Sailhamer,
J. The Pentateuch as Narrative. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1992.
Waltke,
Bruce. An Old Testament Theology: An Exegetical, Canonical, and Thematic
Approach. Zondervan Academic, 2007. GS ADVANCE Ministry Preparation
Wilson,
R.R. Prophecy and Society in Ancient Israel. Philadelphia: Fortress,
1980.
Yancey,
P. The Bible Jesus Read. San Francisco: Harper Collins, 1999.
OT
Backgrounds
Mazar,
A. Archaeology of the Land of the Bible: 10,000-586 B.C.E. New York:
Doubleday, 1990.
Bright,
J. A History of Israel. 4rd ed. Westminster, 2000.
Hoerth,
A.J. Archaeology and the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1998.
Hoerth,
A.J., G.L. Mattingly, and E. Yamauchi, eds. Peoples of the Old Testament
World. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1994.
King,
P.J., and L.E. Stager. Life in Biblical Israel. Louisville: WJK, 2001.
Matthews,
V.H. and D.C. Benjamin. Old Testament Parallels: Laws and Stories from the
Ancient Near East. 2nd ed. New York: Paulist Press, 1997.
Merrill,
E.H. A Kingdom of Priests. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2008.
Provan,
Ian, V.P. Long, and Tremper Longman III. A Biblical History of Israel.
Louisville: WJK, 2003.
Walton,
J.H. Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament: Introducing the
Conceptual World of the Hebrew Bible. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2006
Wegner,
Paul. The Journey from Texts to Translations: The Origin and Development of
the Bible. Baker, 1999.
Wiseman,
D.J., ed. Peoples of Old Testament Times. Oxford: Clarendon, 1973.
Hermeneutics
Baker,
D.W., and B.T. Arnold. The Face of Old Testament Studies: A Survey of
Contemporary Approaches. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 1999.
Bartholomew,
C., C.S. Evans, M. Healy, and M. Rae, eds. “Behind” the Text: History and
Biblical Interpretation. Scripture and Hermeneutics Series, vol. 4. Grand
Rapids: Zondervan, 2003.
Bray,
G. Biblical Interpretation: Past and Present. Downers Grove: IVP, 1996.
Dockery,
D.S., K.A. Matthews, R.B. Sloan, eds. Foundations for Biblical
Interpretation: A Complete Library of Tools and Resources. Nashville:
B&H, 1994. GS ADVANCE Ministry Preparation
Stuart,
D. Old Testament Exegesis: A Handbook for Students and Pastors. 4th ed.
Louisville: WJK, 2009.
