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NT 16: Letter to the Hebrews

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Letter to the Hebrews

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To develop an academic understanding of studying the ancient texts of Hebrews, with a focus on the use of primary source materials and critical tools.

Course objectives

To develop an academic understanding of studying the ancient texts of Hebrews, with a focus on the use of primary source materials and critical tools.

To practice translation and exegesis of the Greek texts with grammar, syntax, etc.

To develop the literary, social and theological contexts of the Post-Pauline communities

To help the student come face to face with the Scripture and its implications for building faith community in the present Indian context.

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TEACHING METHODS

The course will consist of lectures on general themes and seminar paper and interactions. Translating the text and studying the grammar, syntax, etc. Writing exegetical papers on assigned text(s) for presenting in the class seminar. Reading of literatures given in the syllabus for better interaction.

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Final Examination 100% (60% Translation and 40% Questions on Theological themes and issues)

MODE OF EVALUATION

Written examination 60% Internal Assessment 40% Total 100%

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Section A: Texts for Translation and ExegesisSection B: Introduction and Background Study:Section C: Important Theological Themes

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How would you study Hebrews' use of Jewish Scriptures without making blanket claims about Jewish people or religious life? Distinguish textual argument, historical setting and a contemporary theological judgement.

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Construct a Hebrews intertextual research portfolio

Choose a faculty-verified passage from the source list and a related scriptural text. Annotate the Greek argument, compare two interpretations of priesthood or covenant and prepare an evidence-labelled seminar brief with a respectful-language and uncertainty note.

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Which theme is explicitly included in this Hebrews outline?

Only the Jerusalem collectionJesus as Great High Priest and the use of Old Testament ScriptureOnly the Lucan infancy narratives

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NT 16 Letter to the Hebrews

Amazing Grace Biblical Seminary — M.Th. New Testament

AmaZing Grace Biblical Seminary Erumelikkara, Kumarapuram (PO), Aluva (via), Ernakulam (District), Kerala, India- Pin-683 565. Ph. 8547473926, 8281663926. M.TH. NEW TESTAMENT Area B: Texts of the New Testament NT 16: Letter to the Hebrews COURSE OBJECTIVES: To develop an academic understanding of studying the ancient texts of Hebrews, with a focus on the use of primary source materials and critical tools. To practice translation and exegesis of the Greek texts with grammar, syntax, etc. To develop the literary, social and theological contexts of the Post-Pauline communities To help the student come face to face with the Scripture and its implications for building faith community in the present Indian context. TEACHING METHODS: The course will consist of lectures on general themes and seminar paper and interactions. Translating the text and studying the grammar, syntax, etc. Writing exegetical papers on assigned text(s) for presenting in the class seminar. Reading of literatures given in the syllabus for better interaction. COURSE OUTLINE: Section A: Texts for Translation and Exegesis Heb. 7:20-25 1:5-14; 2:1-18; 3: 7-19; 4: 14-5:4; 5: 5-19; 7: 15-28; 8: 8-9; 1-5; 9: 23-26; 11: 1-10 Section B: Introduction and Background Study: Date, Authorship and Recipients of the Letter to the Hebrews; Priscilla a Solution for the debate on Authorship? Jewish Christians as Readers? Religio-Cultural Context: Conversion and Faith History of Interpretation of Hebrews and Canonicity Section C: Important Theological Themes People of God in Hebrews Roman Empire and Hebrews The Son of Man motif in Hebrews and Paul Christology: Jesus is our Great High Priest. The Use of Old Testament in Hebrews and the attitude towards Judaism Significance and Cross Heavenly Hierarchy and Faith: Heavenly Archetypes and Earthly Copies. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Final Examination 100% (60% Translation and 40% Questions on Theological themes and issues) MODE OF EVALUATION: Written examination 60% Internal Assessment 40% Total 100% Bibliography: Allen, David L. Hebrews. The New American Commentary. Nashville, TN: B & H Publishing Group, 2010. Brown, Raymond. The Message of Hebrews: Christ Above All. The Bible Speaks Today. Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1988. Brown, Raymond. The Message of Hebrews. The Bible Speaks Today. Leicester, England: InterVarsity Press, 1982. Bruce, F. F. The Epistle to the Hebrews. Rev. ed. The New International Commentary on the New Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1990. Calvin, John. Hebrews. Electronic ed. Calvin's Commentaries. Albany, OR: Ages Software, 1998. Calvin, John, and John Owen. Commentary on the Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews. Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2010. Cockerill, Gareth L. Hebrews: a Bible Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition. Indianapolis, IN: Wesleyan Publishing House, 1998. David A. deSilva, Bearing Christ's Reproach: The Challenge of Hebrews in an Honor Culture. Richland Hills, TX: BIBAL Press [D. & F. Scott Publishing], 1999. Ellingworth, Paul. The Epistle to the Hebrews: a Commentary on the Greek Text. New International Greek Testament Commentary. Grand Rapids, MI; Carlisle: W.B. Eerdmans; Paternoster Press, 1993. Ellingworth, Paul, and Eugene Albert Nida. A Handbook on the Letter to the Hebrews. UBS Handbook Series. New York: United Bible Societies, 1994. Evans, Louis H., Jr, and Lloyd J. Ogilvie. Hebrews. Vol. 33. The Preacher's Commentary Series. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Inc, 1985. Everett, Gary H. The Epistle of Hebrews. Study Notes on the Holy Scriptures. Gary Everett, 2010. Fruchtenbaum, Arnold G. The Messianic Jewish Epistles: Hebrews, James, First Peter, Second Peter, Jude. 1st ed. Tustin, CA: Ariel Ministries, 2005. Greenlee, J. Harold. An Exegetical Summary of Hebrews. 2nd ed. Dallas, TX: SIL International, 2008. De Haan, M. R. Studies in Hebrews. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications, 1996. Harold W. Attridge, The Epistle to the Hebrews. Hermeneia-A Critical and Historical Commentary on the Bible. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 1989. Hacking, Philip H. Opening up Hebrews. Opening Up Commentary. Leominster: Day One Publications, 2006. Herbert W., Bateman, IV, Early Jewish Hermeneutics and Hebrews 1:5-13. New York: Peter Lang, 1997. Ironside, H. A. Studies in the Epistle to the Hebrews. Neptune, NJ: Loizeaux Brothers, 1932. Kennedy, George A. New Testament Interpretation Through Rhetorical Criticism. Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina Press, 1984. Lenski, R. C. H. The Interpretation of the Epistle to the Hebrews and of the Epistle of James. Columbus, OH: Lutheran Book Concern, 1938. Lucado, Max. Life Lessons from the Inspired Word of God: Book of Hebrews. Inspirational Bible Study Series. Dallas, TX: Word Pub., 1987. Miller, Jeffrey E. Study, Apply, Share: Hebrews. Edited by Elliot Ritzema. Pastorum Series. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012. O'Brien, Peter T. The Letter to the Hebrews. The Pillar New Testament Commentary. Grand Rapids, MI; Nottingham, England: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2010. Sacks, Stuart. Hebrews through a Hebrew's Eyes: Hope in the Midst of a Hopeless World. Baltimore, MD: Messianic Jewish Publishers, 1995. Stedman, Ray C. Hebrews. The IVP New Testament Commentary Series. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1992. Thomas G. Long, Hebrews. Interpretation-A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching. Louisville, KY: John Knox Press, 1997. Utley, Robert James. The Superiority of the New Covenant: Hebrews. Vol. Volume 10. Study Guide Commentary Series. Marshall, Texas: Bible Lessons International, 1999. Westcott, Brooke Foss, ed. The Epistle to the Hebrews the Greek Text with Notes and Essays. 3d ed. Classic Commentaries on the Greek New Testament. London: Macmillan, 1903. Wilkinson, Bruce, and Kenneth Boa. Talk Thru the Bible. Nashville: T. Nelson, 1983. William Lane, Hebrews. Word Biblical Commentary, vols. 47A, 47B. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 1991.

Faculty review notes: Conflicting assessment statements: Course Requirements says Final Examination 100%, while a separate evaluation/examination table says Written examination 60% and Internal Assessment 40%. Both are preserved separately. Faculty must confirm the intended policy before official grades are configured; they are not combined or silently resolved. Selected passage strings, including 5:5–19, require faculty verification. Unusual references have not been silently corrected. Study of the text's relationship with Judaism is historical and interpretive work, not a judgement about Jewish people today.

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