This biannual learning unit is being organized in 2023-2024
Teacher(s)
Richelle Matthieu;
Language
French
Main themes
In order to achieve this end,
- some significant text from Old Testament narrative literature will be studied, with an explanation of the exegetical method and an illustration of the interest of exegetical basic tools;
- some scientific literature about the texts will be read;
- anthropological and theological aspects of the analysed texts will be developed, and their particular contribution in the context of biblical thought enlightened.
- some significant text from Old Testament narrative literature will be studied, with an explanation of the exegetical method and an illustration of the interest of exegetical basic tools;
- some scientific literature about the texts will be read;
- anthropological and theological aspects of the analysed texts will be developed, and their particular contribution in the context of biblical thought enlightened.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| 1 | - understand the main procedures of biblical exegesis and apply them on a narrative text of the Old Testament ; |
| 2 | - situate the anthropological and theological contribution of significant texts of the Old Testament narrative literature ; |
| 3 | - understand and criticise scientific works in Old Testament exegesis. |
Content
The Books of Kings
This course will examine selected texts from the Books of Kings, in particular 1 Kgs 17-19.
This course will examine selected texts from the Books of Kings, in particular 1 Kgs 17-19.
Teaching methods
We will apply to the selected texts the main exegetical procedures relevant for narrative texts and pertaining to:
The active participation of students is required.
- translation
- textual criticism
- compositional criticism
- literary context
- history and geography
- literary structure
- intertextuality
- narrative criticism
- reception history
The active participation of students is required.
Evaluation methods
Exegetical paper to submit at the end of Q1.
Attendance is required. In accordance with article 72 of the General Regulations for Studies and Examinations, the professor may propose to the jury that a student who has not attended at least 80% of the courses be refused registration in the January/June or September session.
The evaluation requirements are the same in Q3 as in Q1.
Attendance is required. In accordance with article 72 of the General Regulations for Studies and Examinations, the professor may propose to the jury that a student who has not attended at least 80% of the courses be refused registration in the January/June or September session.
The evaluation requirements are the same in Q3 as in Q1.
Bibliography
M. Richelle, Interpreting Israel’s Scriptures: A Practical Guide to the Exegesis of the Hebrew Bible / Old Testament (Peabody: Hendrickson, 2022).
Versions française plus ancienne: Guide pour l’exégèse de l’Ancien Testament. Méthodes, exemples et instruments de travail (Vaux-sur-Seine/Charols : Edifac/Excelsis, 2012).
Versions française plus ancienne: Guide pour l’exégèse de l’Ancien Testament. Méthodes, exemples et instruments de travail (Vaux-sur-Seine/Charols : Edifac/Excelsis, 2012).
Teaching materials
- M. Richelle, Interpreting Israel’s Scriptures: A Practical Guide to the Exegesis of the Hebrew Bible / Old Testament (Peabody: Hendrickson, 2022).
Faculty or entity
TEBI
