In Introducing the Pentateuch Dr. David Baker provides a broad overview of the background, structure, content, themes, and literary styles of the first five books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. He traces the continuous story line from creation to Israel’s arrival in the promised land with a bird’s-eye view, while exploring key stories, topics, and theological messages in greater detail along the way. Throughout the course, Dr. Baker draws out and discusses the implications of this portion of the Old Testament for the Christian’s life and ministry.
Introduction
Introduction
Introducing the Speaker and Course
3m
Understanding Scripture
Interpreting the Bible
7m
Historical-Critical Method
5m
Presuppositions and Prejudice
7m
A Common Presuppositional Worldview
4m
The Nature of Scripture: Words of God
6m
Introducing the Pentateuch
Structure and Content of the Pentateuch
6m
Types of Context
7m
Literary Context of the Pentateuch
10m
Cultural Context of the Pentateuch
8m
Genesis
In the Beginning, God
9m
The Heavens and the Earth
5m
Now as for the Earth
5m
Creation Days One to Three
6m
Creation Days Four to Six
8m
The Bible and Science
7m
God, Science, and the Scientific Method
8m
Science and Faith
6m
Disagreements between Science and the Bible
4m
Reconstructionist View of Creation
7m
Concordist and Literal Views of Creation
7m
Literary and John Walton Views of Creation
9m
Theology of the Sabbath
7m
Yahweh and Adam
6m
The Garden and the Limitation of Freedom
6m
The Search for Fellowship
7m
The Woman and the Serpent
9m
Sons of God and Daughters of Man
5m
The Flood and Its Aftermath
6m
Gilgamesh: Babylonian Flood Story
9m
Ham and His Sin
7m
Interpreting the Curse of Ham
7m
Tower of Babel
6m
Tracing the Line of Promise
9m
Promises to the Patriarchs
7m
Patriarchs: Fathers of Israel
10m
Exodus
The Story of Moses
5m
“Heaviness” Motif in Exodus
5m
Ten Signs/Plagues
6m
Ten Words: Decalogue
5m
The First Commandment: A Negative Ethic
5m
The First Commandment: A Positive Ethic
6m
Structure of Exodus
7m
The Tabernacle
9m
Tabernacle and Symbolism
4m
Law (Torah)
7m
Characteristics of Biblical Law
9m
Leviticus
Leviticus and Worship
6m
Literary Genres in Leviticus
4m
Overview: Leviticus 1–10
9m
Overview: Leviticus 11–26
8m
Sacred and Profane
8m
Uncleanness
8m
Holiness Code
9m
Numbers
Introduction to Numbers
6m
Content of Numbers
8m
Balaam, Son of Beor
10m
Daughters of Zelophehad and Old Testament Law
7m
Priesthood in the Pentateuch
5m
Deuteronomy
Introduction to Deuteronomy
5m
Literary Style of Deuteronomy
5m
Moses’ Four Sermons
6m
Introduction to Covenant
4m
Elements of an Ancient Near Eastern Covenant
10m
Old Testament Covenant Uniqueness
5m
Old Testament Law
The Law’s Relevance for the Christian: Rejecting Old Testament Law
7m
The Law’s Relevance for the Christian: Old Testament Law Applies to Varying Degrees
8m
Suggested Guidelines for Understanding Old Testament Law