AmaZing Grace Biblical Seminary Erumelikkara, Kumarapuram (PO), Aluva (via), Ernakulam (District), Kerala, India- Pin-683 565. Ph. 8547473926, 8281663926. OT 104: OLD TESTAMENT HISTORICAL BOOKS COURSE DESCRIPTION This course consists of an indepth exploration of the Old Testament Historical books: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1&2 Samuel, 1&2 Kings, 1&2 Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah. As such, it provides a detailed look at roughly 1000 years in the life of God's people spanning post-exodus through the return from exile leading us all the way through the last Old Testament narratives prior to the birth of Jesus Christ. COURSE OBJECTIVES After this course students will be able to: Learn the content of the Old Testament Historical Books. Develop a good understanding of the events and timeline of Israel's history. Understand the theories regarding the emergence of the nation of Israel in biblical times. Explain the theological messages evident in the Old Testament Historical Books. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION Class Participation 5% Reading Report 20% Main Term Paper/Assignment 15% Final Examination 60% COURSE OUTLINE UNIT I: Joshua - Ruth Introduction to Historical Narrative Book of Joshua - Outline of the Book of Joshua - Historical and Cultural Context of Joshua - Issues in the Book of Joshua - Theology of the Book of Joshua. Book of Judges - Outline of the Book of Judges - Historical and Cultural Context of Judges - Issues in the Book of Judges - Theology of the Book of Judges. Book of Ruth - Outline of the Book of Ruth - Historical and Cultural Context of Judges - Theology of the Book of Judges - Exposition of the Book of Ruth. UNIT II: Samuel - Kings Book of Samuel - Outline of First and Second Samuel - Authorship, Unity and Date of Composition - Historical and Cultural Context of Joshua - Issues in the Book of Joshua - Theology of the Book of Joshua Book of Kings - Outline of First and Second Kings - Composition of First and Second Kings Historical and Cultural Context of First and Second Kings - Kings of Israel and Judah - Prophets and Prophecy in Book of Kings -Issues in the Book of Kings - Theology of the Book of Kings. UNIT III: Chronicles - Esther Book of Chronicles - Outline of First and Second Chronicles - Authorship and Date of Composition of Chronicles - Historical and Cultural Context of Chronicles - Theology of the Book of Chronicles. Ezra-Nehemiah - Outline of Ezra-Nehemiah - Composition of Ezra and Nehemiah - Historical and Cultural Context of Ezra-Nehemiah - Ezra and Nehemiah and their Reforms - Issues in Ezra-Nehemiah - Theology of Ezra-Nehemiah Esther - Authorship and Date of Composition Outline of Esther - Historical and Cultural Context - Theology of the Book of Esther. BIBLIOGRAPHY Arnold, Bill T. and H. G. M. Williamson. Dictionary of the Old Testament: Historical Books. England: InterVarsity, 2005. Branick, Vincent P. Understanding the Historical Books of the Old Testament. Mahwah, New York: Paulist Press, 2011. Chisholm, Robert B. Interpreting the Historical Books: An Exegetical Handbook. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Kregel, 2006. Dutcher - Walls, Patricia. Reading the Historical Books: A Student's Guide to Engaging the Biblical Text. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker, 2014. Hamilton, Victor P. Handbook on the Historical Books. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Academic, 2001. Howard, David M. An Introduction to the Old Testament Historical Books. Chicago: Moody, 2007. Leuchter, Mark A. and David T. Lamb. The Historical Writings: Introducing Israel's Historical Literature. Minneapolis: Fortress, 2016. Loken, Israel P. The Old Testament Historical Books: An Introduction. USA: Xulon , 2008. McKenzie, Steven L. Introduction to the Historical Books. Grand Rapids, Michigan: W. B. Eerdmans, 2010. Satterthwaite, Philip E and J. Gordon McConville. Exploring the Old Testament: A Guide to the Historical Books. England: Intervarsity Press, 2016.