OT102 Introducing the Old Testament: Its Poetry and Prophecy
Sign in to rateThis course provides a practical foundation for reading the poetry and prophecy of the Old Testament. Dr. Baker begins by discussing poetic writing in general, then the elements specific to both Hebrew and English poetry. Applying these elements to the text, he examines the content, structure, and themes of the Psalms, Proverbs, Lamentations, Job, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Songs. Dr. Baker then turns to the prophetic books, providing historical background, theological motifs, and the structure and content of specific books. He shows that these ancient messages remain relevant in modern life.
Introduction
Introduction
Introducing the Speaker and the Course
2m
Elements of Poetry
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Poetry or Prose?
3m
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The Book of Psalms
A Different Kind of Book
3m
The Books of Wisdom
Personal and Practical
2m
Prophecy
The Role of Prophecy
5m
The History of Old Testament Prophecy
Writing and Pre-literary Prophets
2m
The Books of the Prophets: Jonah and Amos
The Order of the Books
3m
The Books of the Prophets: Hosea and Isaiah
Hosea: Date and Background
2m
The Books of the Prophets: Micah and Jeremiah
Micah: Date and Background
2m
The Books of the Prophets: Joel, Obadiah, Nahum, and Habakkuk
Joel: Background and Message of the Book
4m
The Books of the Prophets: Zephaniah, Ezekiel, and Daniel
Zephaniah: Background of the Book
2m
The Books of the Prophets: Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi
Haggai
6m
Conclusion
The Prophetic Message
2m
Appendix: Screencasts
Finding Explanations for Hebrew Poetic Elements
3m
