OT281 How We Got the Old Testament
Sign in to rateIn this course, ancient-language expert Dr. Mike Heiser gives a thorough background of the Hebrew Bible’s writing, composition, canonicity, and transmission through the ages. This course also surveys text criticism—what are Hebrew scholars today doing with these ancient manuscripts? How does their work affect English translations of the Bible? By understanding criticism, your personal Bible study will be richer, even with little knowledge of the Hebrew language.
Introduction
Introduction
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Introducing the Speaker
1m
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Preliminary Issues
The Term “Old Testament”
1m
Inspiration
Two Sides to Inspiration
2m
Scripts and Writing
Summary and Preview
1m
The Process of Composition
Preview of the Composition Process
2m
Canon and Canonicity
The Concept of Canon
5m
Early Transmission of the Hebrew Bible
Manuscript Evidence prior to 1947
4m
A Period of Ancient Translations
The Septuagint
5m
The Hebrew Bible from AD 100–1000
The Importance of AD 100
5m
The Hebrew Bible since AD 1000
Transition to Modern Editions
1m
Textual Criticism of the Old Testament: Overview
Preview of the Process
2m
Textual Criticism of the Old Testament: Variant Types
Unintentional Variants: Letter Confusion
1m
Principles for Evaluating Variants
Determining the Best Reading
1m
The Hebrew Bible and English Translations
English Translations
1m
Conclusion
Summary of the Course
1m
Appendix: Screencasts
Searching Ancient near Eastern Literature for Old Testament References
5m
