NT 133 · B.Th. English syllabus

Epistle To The Hebrews

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New Testament · NT 133

Epistle To The Hebrews

B.Th. English · Source syllabus with original formative learning enrichment

Course description

A detailed study of the thought-development of this epistle with a focus on its structure, its teaching on the incarnation and high priesthood of Jesus, and its insights into the relation between the old and new covenants. Attention is given to thinking, valuing, and living biblically by learning how to apply Scripture to life and ministry. This course aimed at throw light on Old Testament rites and sacrifices as shadows which came to reality in the New Testament.

Course objectives

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

Employ various kinds of relevant evidence, including for the interpretation of individual passages within the book, as well as for the book as a whole.

Articulate the major issues involved in the movement from text to proclamation; move from the interpretation and application of the text towards its proclamation.

Integrate the interpretation and application of a passage in Hebrews with that of a correlative passage from the Old Testament so as to move toward a sermon (or teaching lesson) based on both an Old Testament and New Testament text.

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UNIT I: Introduction of Epistle to the HebrewsUNIT II: Detailed Study of Epistle to the Hebrews

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How can the connection between an Old Testament text and Hebrews deepen a teaching session? Explain the connection without overlooking either text's setting.

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Design a two-text teaching workshop

Pair a Hebrews passage with a related Old Testament text. Trace the argument, consider priesthood or covenant, and draft a teaching outline with a justified application.

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Only church-growth statisticsOnly the Greek alphabetChrist's high priesthood and the covenants

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NT 133 Epistle To The Hebrews

Amazing Grace Biblical Seminary — B.Th. English

AmaZing Grace Biblical Seminary Erumelikkara, Kumarapuram (PO), Aluva (via), Ernakulam (District), Kerala, India- Pin-683 565. Ph. 8547473926, 8281663926. NT 133: EPISTLE TO THE HEBREWS COURSE DESCRIPTION A detailed study of the thought-development of this epistle with a focus on its structure, its teaching on the incarnation and high priesthood of Jesus, and its insights into the relation between the old and new covenants. Attention is given to thinking, valuing, and living biblically by learning how to apply Scripture to life and ministry. This course aimed at throw light on Old Testament rites and sacrifices as shadows which came to reality in the New Testament. COURSE OBJECTIVES By the end of the course, you should be able to: Employ various kinds of relevant evidence, including for the interpretation of individual passages within the book, as well as for the book as a whole. Articulate the major issues involved in the movement from text to proclamation; move from the interpretation and application of the text towards its proclamation. Integrate the interpretation and application of a passage in Hebrews with that of a correlative passage from the Old Testament so as to move toward a sermon (or teaching lesson) based on both an Old Testament and New Testament text. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION Class Participation 5% Reading Report 20% Main Term Paper/Assignment 15% Final Examination 60% COURSE OUTLINE UNIT I: Introduction of Epistle to the Hebrews Authorship, Date. Recipients and Purpose Literary Background of the Epistle Epistle to the Hebrews and the Old Testament Jesus and the Old Testament Structure of the Epistle Theme of the Epistle Theology of the Epistle UNIT II: Detailed Study of Epistle to the Hebrews Supremacy of Christ a) Supremacy of His Person b) Supremacy of the Priesthood of Christ c) Supremacy of the New Covenant Relationship between Old Covenant and New Covenant Melchizedek the Priest-King Jesus as Mediator Worship, Faith and Perseverance Faith of the People of the Old Testament Christian Behaviour in Relations to Others, Ourselves and God BIBLIOGRAPHY Gelardini, Gabriella, ed. Hebrews: Contemporary Methods - New Insights. Leiden: Brill, 2005. Gray, Patrick, Godly Fear: The Epistle to the Hebrews and Greco-Roman Critiques of Superstition. Society of Biblical Literature Academia Biblica, no.16. Atlanta: Society of Biblical Literature, 2003 Harrington, Daniel J. What are they Saying about the Letter to the Hebrews? New York: Paulist, 2005. Johnson, Richard W. Going Outside the Camp: The Sociological Function of the Levitical Critique in the Epistle to the Hebrews. JSNT Supplemental Series. Sheffield: Sheffield Academic Press, 2001. Heen, Erik M. and Philip D.W. Krey, eds. Hebrews. Ancient Christian Commentary on The Scripture. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 2005. Johnson, Luke Timothy. Hebrews. New Testament Library. Louisville: Westminister John Knox, 2006. Witherington, Ben, III. Letters and Homilies for Jewish Christians: A Socio-Rhetorical Commentary on Hebrews, James and Jude. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 2007. Laansma, Jon C. The Letter to the Hebrews: A Commentary for Preaching, Teaching, and Bible Study. Cascade: Eugene, OR, 2017. Thompson, James W. Hebrews. Paideia Commentaries on the New Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker, 2008.

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