Introduction to the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible)

Introduction to the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) (RLST 145) with Christine Hayes.

Introduction to the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) (RLST 145) with Christine Hayes.

Introduction to the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) (RLST 145) with Christine Hayes.

Introduction to the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) (RLST 145) with Christine Hayes.

Introduction to the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) (RLST 145) with Christine Hayes.

Introduction to the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) (RLST 145) with Christine Hayes.

Introduction to the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) (RLST 145) with Christine Hayes.

This lecture analyzes the Exodus narrative, detailing Israel's liberation from Egypt and the establishment of the Sinaitic covenant. It explores Ancient Near Eastern parallels and the divine-human relationship as an intersection of law and love.

This lecture introduces the Priestly source (P) in Leviticus and Numbers, explaining the symbolism of the sacrificial cult, the purity system, and the concepts of holiness and imitatio dei within this context.

This lecture compares Israelite law with other Ancient Near Eastern legal traditions like the Code of Hammurabi. It examines the distinctive features of biblical law, emphasizing its divine authorship and ethical implications.

Focusing on Moses's final address, this lecture outlines Deuteronomy's structure, its updated laws, and main themes. It highlights the notions of God's chosen people, social justice, and the centralization of cultic worship.

This lecture concludes the study of Deuteronomy and introduces the Deuteronomistic History. It contrasts Joshua's conquest account with scholarly theories on Israel's emergence in Canaan as a nation-state.

This lecture traces Israel's transition from tribal society to monarchy through Judges and 1 & 2 Samuel. It examines representations of Saul and David, revealing historical shifts and ambivalence toward kingship within the Deuteronomistic framework.

This lecture explores the tension between conditional Mosaic and unconditional Davidic covenant theology. It analyzes the Deuteronomistic School's response to the fall of Israel and Judah, using redaction criticism.

Concluding the Deuteronomistic historian's work, this lecture introduces Israelite prophecy, including ecstatic and guild prophecy. It examines the roles of non-literary prophets in historical books, particularly as royal conscience.

This lecture introduces literary prophecy, focusing on the book of Amos. It studies the literary features and major themes of classical Israelite prophecy, emphasizing Amos's denunciation of moral decay and social injustice.

This lecture examines Hosea's symbolic marriage representing Israel's relationship with God and then transitions to Isaiah. It highlights Isaiah's emphasis on the Davidic Covenant, a messianic eschatology, and themes of a saving remnant.

This lecture discusses Micah's prophecies of doom and hope, his attack on Zion's inviolability, and use of covenant lawsuit. It also covers Zephaniah, Nahum's vivid poetic style, and Habbakuk's philosophical musings on divine justice.

This lecture explores prophetic responses to Jerusalem's destruction, focusing on Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Second Isaiah. It examines how they reconciled suffering with God's nature, transforming despair into renewed faith and visions of restoration.

This lecture introduces Lamentations and the Ketuvim, focusing on Wisdom Literature. It contrasts Proverbs' conventional retribution with Job's challenge to the moral world order and Ecclesiastes' skeptical perspective on life's meaning.

This lecture introduces canonical criticism and delves into the Book of Psalms, analyzing their genre, purpose, and language. It also touches upon the skeptical challenges presented by Ecclesiastes.

This lecture examines the genres within the Book of Psalms and the literary analysis of the Song of Songs. It then transitions to the post-exilic period, analyzing the historical narratives and theological implications within 1 and 2 Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah, particularly concerning the renewal of the Mosaic covenant and social reforms.