This course will study the entire book of Genesis under the three large headings of Creation, Covenant and the Joseph Narrative. Special emphasis will be given to the theological perspectives that emerge in the stories and narratives.

F 93, F 90

This course will explore the function of prophecy in Israel using as a point of departure the texts of the three major prophets which describe their call to prophecy.

F 94; F 92; F90; F 84

This course will focus on the literary forms of the psalms with a view to appreciate the internal dynamic of the prayers.

F 94, F90

An exegetical study of the book with a focus on the resolution of the issue of death that is presented at the dawn of Christianity.

S91, S 85

In this course we will study poetic texts and psalms with respect to the syntax and style particular to Hebrew poetry. Mid-term and Final examinations. Prerequisite: 3 semesters of biblical Hebrew

S 93, S 91, S 85

A survey of Old Testament writings with a focus on the development of the covenant in its historical ramifications and literary expressions. Lectures, final examination.

RGB F 89

S 93, S 92

In the first half, this course will explore the rise of the wisdom movement in Israel in contrast to the prophetic movement, and in the second half it will focus explicitly on the Book of Job.

S 91, S 90 ROME B 88

This course will study the questions that arose in Israel surrounding life and death from the perspective of the wisdom tradition. Three books deal specifically with these issues, Job, Qoheleth, and the Wisdom of Solomon. The literary structure of all three books will be studied with a view to interpreting the authors' understanding of life and death.