Hebrew Exegetical Methods, 132

Hebrew Exegetical Methods, 132

Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary

Instructor: R. V. McCabe, Th.D. Spring Semester

Course Outline 2010

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A study of the various aspects of the Hebrew exegetical process. This course is designed to acquaint the student with this exegetical methodology as applied to the literary genres contained in poetic and prophetic literature. Emphasis is also given to continued development of the student???s ability to translate.

OBJECTIVES:
While becoming acquainted with this exegetical methodology, the student should
1. become thoroughly acquainted with a legitimate methodology for doing exegesis in the OT;
2. gain practice in Hebrew exegesis and, consequently, confidence as he handles the Hebrew Bible;
3. be able to produce a substantive exegetical paper;
4. be capable of developing an expository sermon based upon a sound exegetical methodology;
5. continue to become more adept in his translation of the Hebrew OT; and
6. develop an appreciation for the message and theological framework of Psalm 2 and Malachi.

ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Reading assignment: The student must completely read Stuart???s text by Wednesday, March 3. Each day that this is not done will result in one percentage point being subtracted from his final grade.
2. Exegetical assignments: Each student will complete ten assignments that will be turned in on the assigned date???60% of grade.
3. Translation Homework: Psalm 2 and the designated portions from the book of Malachi must be completed by the assigned date???10% of grade.
4. Translation Notebook: Each student is required to keep a notebook of his translation for Psalm 2, the book of Malachi, and all his assignments from Malachi along with my interaction???5% of grade.
5. Term paper: Each student will write a 12 to 25 page term paper on his selected passage. This paper should reflect the exegetical methodology taught in class from Stuart???s text???25% of grade.

TEXTBOOK:
1. Stuart, Douglas. Old Testament Exegesis: A Primer for Students and Pastors. 3rd ed. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2001.
2. Brotzman, Ellis R. Old Testament Textual Criticism. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1994.