Course Syllabus for

THE OLD TESTAMENT -- RELG 1301

(Revised 8/2009)

 

Instructor:      Frank Bellizzi

 

Class Meets:  MW  9:00–10:15 a.m. at the Amarillo Bible Chair

 

Office:            Amarillo Bible Chair, 2501 S. Jackson

 

Phone:            372-5747

 

Semester Credit Hours:  3

 

Prerequisite:  None

 

E-mail:   biblechair@amaonline.com

 

Website:  www.amarillobiblechair.homestead.com/

 

Office Hours:  By Appointment

 

 

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

 

Regular and prompt attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement.  It is the responsibility of the student to attend class, on time. Absences totaling more than four class sessions will result in the loss of points toward the final grade.  Arriving late or leaving early twice will count as one absence.

 

REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS

 

There will be four (4) exams throughout the course of the semester.  The student is expected to take exams on the date scheduled in the course outline.  The fourth exam (the final) will be comprehensive.

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

 

“A survey of the Old Testament.  An outline of Hebrew history including the books of poetry and prophecy in their proper historical settings”  (AC catalog).

 

PURPOSE AND GOALS FOR COURSE

 

By the end of the semester, the student will demonstrate his/her knowledge and understanding by obtaining a minimum of a 70% competency level for the stated performance/learning objectives.  The course is designed to familiarize the student with the Old Testament as a compilation of the historical, geographical, theological, and sociological accounts of "a chosen people" and their contribution to the world's literature. The course is designed to allow the ancient writings and people to come alive for the student.

 

TEXTBOOK(S)

 

      1.  Required:  A Bible.  A modern, standard translation—such as the New International Version, Revised Standard Version, New Revised Standard Version, New American Standard Bible, or New King James Version-- is preferred.  The King James Version (KJV), first published in 1611, was for its time an excellent translation.  It remains one of the great literary achievements of all time.  But the English language has significantly changed over the last 400 years, making the KJV hard for most modern students to read and understand.  Do not read from the KJV in class.

 

      2.  Suggested:  John H. Walton and Andrew E. Hill.  Old Testament Today.  Grand Rapids; Zondervan, 2004. (ISBN 0-3102-3826-9)

 

PERFORMANCE/LEARNING OBJECTIVES (Minimum Competencies)

 

After studying the material in this course the student will be able to do the following:

 

            1.         List the books of the Old Testament in their canonical ordger.

            2.         Summarize the contents of each book of the Old Testament that was studied.

            3.         Note key geographical sites as they pertain to this course.

            4.         Outline the major features of the Torah of Moses.

            5.         Describe the major characteristics of Hebrew poetry and prophecy.

            6.         Name and explain the significance of the political and religious leaders in ancient Israel.

            7.         Summarize the history of Israel from Genesis 12 to the close of the Old Testament. 

8.               Demonstrate the ability to use research tools available in the field of religion, and draw reasonable conclusions on the basis of careful study.          

 

DISABILITY STATEMENT

 

Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact Accessibility Services (Lib., Phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

 

1.               Regular Attendance.

 

                        a.  Your instructor will carefully keep attendance rolls.

                    b.  As per the attendance policy stated above, four absences will be allowed before your grade is directly affected by your attendance.  Arriving late or leaving early twice counts as one absence.

 

2.               The successful completion of four major examinations.

 

                        a.   These tests will be spread out through the semester (consult the class outline).

                        b.  The first three exams will cover only material that you have not been tested over previously; however, the final examination will be comprehensive.

                        c.  Test questions may include listing, matching, multiple-choice, identify and/or define, short answer, or essay. 

 

            3.         Careful reading of selected Old Testament passages.

 

4.         A research paper on a passage or a question from one of the Books of Moses (Genesis—Deuteronomy)

 

                        a.  The student should use a minimum of five documented sources, in addition to the Bible.  News magazines and newspapers are acceptable sources.

                        b.  Each paper must be typed or computer generated, using 12 point font.

                        c.  The paper should be 5-7 double spaced pages in length.    

                        d.  Consistent form must be used following the MLA Handbook of Style.

                        e. You are limited to one Internet source.  That source must come from the attached list of approved websites.

                        f.  The papers will be due at the beginning of class on Wednesday, Nov. 25th.

 

            5.         Compile a neat, complete notebook. 

 

                        Students must prepare a 3-ring notebook which will account for 10% of their final grade.  A notebook with a 1½” spine should be large enough and is recommended.  The course syllabus, all class hand-outs, student notes, a copy of your term paper, etc.  Its purpose is to organize and preserve the materials from this course.

 

COURSE GRADE BREAKDOWN                                                 COURSE GRADING SCALE

 

        Exam 1                                       15%                                                    90-100             A

Exam 2                                       15%                                                    80-89               B

Exam 3                                       15%                                                     70-79               C                       

         Final Exam                                 20%                                                     60-69               D   

Research Paper                          15%                                                     0-59                 F

         Class participation                     10%                

         Notebook                                    10%    

 

PROCEDURES/GUIDELINES FOR RESEARCH PAPER:

                             

By Monday, September 21st, turn in a standard (8.5 x 11”) sheet that lists, in order, the following:

 

·       Your name

·       The reference (e.g., “Genesis 6:1-4”), or the question (“Did a just God arbitrarily harden the heart of Pharaoh?”), from the Torah (the Books of Moses) that you plan to research.

·       A few sentences about your choice, the question(s) you will be trying to answer.

·       The publication facts for any source(s)--other than the Bible-- that you have already identified as helpful.  (Keep in mind my advice about starting with the reference collection).

 

Within one week, I will return this page to you with notes, comments, suggestions for bibliography, etc. designed to inform and encourage you.   Note:  Your instructor reserves the right to suggest or insist on changes to your text, topic, and/or sources.

 

The paper will be due on November 25th.  That will give you--from the time you receive feedback from me until the due date—about two months to research and complete the project.

 

If you have questions about this project or would like to discuss it with me, please feel to call or e-mail me using the contact information on page 1 of your syllabus.  I look forward to reading the finished products.

 

It is legitimate and permissible (but not required) for the student to draw religious conclusions and make theological statements at the end of an interpretive paper.  However, it is imperative that the student avoid starting with unproven assertions or religious convictions (as valid as they might be).  The wise student will start with facts, not assumptions; with data, not dogma.  To learn how to begin with a solid premise, legitimately build an argument, and draw valid conclusions is a vital part of the educational process.

 

 

COURSE OUTLINE AND CALENDAR:

 

Aug. 24            Introductions, Syllabus, Students fill out information sheets, Pretest

 

Aug. 26            Why Study the Old Testament?  Genesis

 

Aug. 31            Exodus

 

Sept. 2             Leviticus

 

Sept. 7             Labor Day holiday – Amarillo College closed

 

Sept. 9             Numbers

 

Sept. 14           Deuteronomy + review

 

Sept. 16           Exam 1

 

Sept. 21           Joshua  -- Paper Proposal Due

 

Sept. 23           Judges-Ruth

 

Sept. 28           The Books of Samuel

 

Sept. 30           The Books of Kings

 

Oct. 5              Psalms

 

Oct. 7              Proverbs and Song of Songs

 

Oct. 12             Ecclesiastes and Job + review

 

Oct. 14             Exam 2

 

Oct. 19             Introduction to Prophetic Literature, 228-43

 

Oct. 21             Jonah and Amos

 

            Oct. 26            Hosea and Micah

 

Oct. 28             Isaiah

 

            Nov. 2             Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah

 

Nov. 4             Jeremiah

 

Nov. 9             Jeremiah and Lamentations + review

 

Nov. 11           Exam 3

 

Nov. 16           Ezekiel

 

Nov. 18           Daniel

 

Nov. 23           Esther

 

Nov. 25           Ezra-Nehemiah -- Research Paper Due

 

Nov. 30           Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi

 

Dec. 2              Review and discussion

 

Dec. 9              Final Exam, 9:00—11:00 a.m.     Notebooks Due

 

 

Resources for Bible Study

 

1.  Searchable Bibles

 

Some people have already discovered that the World Wide Web contains many sites that feature the Bible in various translations.  One of the better sites is Bible Gateway.  It features a passage lookup and also a keyword search for concordance-type study. The home page address is  http://www.biblegateway.com/

 

2.  Bible Dictionaries

 

When it comes to studying the Scriptures, nothing is more helpful than a good Bible dictionary.  The web addresses for the following two dictionaries are found at the end of each description:

 

A.  Part of the ad for the Holman Bible Dictionary reads as follows:  “The product of over 6 years of work by hundreds of people, the Holman Bible Dictionary manages to be readable and easy to use, yet take advantage of the finest modern Bible scholarship without heavy technical language.”   Not only that, it’s thorough.  For example, there are 606 entries under the letter “A.”

http://studylight.org/dic/hbd/

 

B.  Published in 1996, the Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology was produced by an impressive group of conservative Bible scholars.  The print edition of this resource runs to nearly 1000 pages packed with some deep, helpful articles.                                 

http://www.biblestudytools.net/Dictionaries/BakersEvangelicalDictionary/

 

When using these two dictionaries, it is important to understand their differences.  The first will provide definitions for most people and places named in the Bible.  For example, Zebedee was the father of two Apostles, James and John (Mark 1:19).   And you will find an entry under “Zebedee” in the Holman Bible Dictionary.  On the other hand, the Evangelical Dictionary does not contain an article for “Zebedee” because it is a dictionary of Biblical Theology.  Here the focus is on biblical concepts and doctrines.  So in this dictionary you will find lengthy articles on subjects like “Faith” and “Salvation” and “Day of Judgment,” but, again, nothing on “Zebedee.” 

 

3.  Bible Encyclopedia

 

The older International Standard Bible Encyclopedia is available on the web.  No, this is not the updated, much-newer one. (Both sets are available in the ABC library).  But the original ISBE is loaded with a lot of still-good stuff for the Bible student.  One of the finest multi-volume works of biblical scholarship from the early 20th century, it features articles by some of the best teachers and writers of that day including Benjamin B. Warfield and A. T. Robertson.  You can find it at the following: 

http://www.studylight.org/enc/isb/

 

4.   Photos and Captions

 

One of my new favorite websites is Dr. Carl Rasmussen’s “Holy Land Photos.”  This site currently contains some 2638 photos from a total of 257 biblical sites.  It is regularly updated with additional photos.  Each photo is accompanied by notes written, apparently, by the scholar-photographer.  The explanations are clear and accurate.

http://www.holylandphotos.org

 

5.  Digging Deeper

 

You will also find a lot of great study resources at the site organized by another Old Testament scholar, Dr. Ralph W. Klein.  This site organizes links into several categories including “Old Testament” and “Ancient Near East.”

http://fontes.lstc.edu/~rklein/

 

 

Happy studying!  

 

 

SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY FOR THE OLD TESTAMENT:

 

GENERAL

                                   

Brevard S. Childs.                  Old Testament Books For Pastor and Teacher.

Fee & Stuart.                           How To Study The Bible For All It's Worth,  (2nd Ed.)

Neil R. Lightfoot.                    How We Got The Bible.

J.B. Pritchard, editor.  Ancient Near Eastern Texts Relating To The Old Testament.

 

INTRODUCTION/SURVEYS

 

Bernard Anderson.                  Introducing The Old Testament.

Albert Baylis.                          From Creation To The Cross.

Brevard S. Childs.                  Introduction To The Old Testament As Scripture.

Peter Craigie.                          The Old Testament.

Dillard and Longman.              An Introduction To The Old Testament.

H.L. Ellison.                            Message of the Old Testament.

R.K. Harrison.                         Introduction To The Old Testament.

Hill and Walton.                      A Survey Of The Old Testament.

LaSor, Hubbard, & Bush.        Old Testament Survey.

Samuel J. Schultz.                   The Old Testament Speaks.

Edward J. Young.                    Introduction To The Old Testament.

 

GENESIS

 

Bill Arnold.                             Encountering The Book Of Genesis.

David Atkinson.                      The Bible Speaks Today.

Joyce Baldwin.                       The Bible Speaks Today.

Walter Brueggemann.              Interpretation Commentary.

Derek Kidner.                         Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries.

Victor Hamilton.                     New International Commentary On The Old Testament. 2 vol.

E.A. Speiser.                           The Anchor Bible.

Gerhard von Rad.                    The Old Testament Library.

Gordon Wenham.                    Word Biblical Commentary. 2 volumes.

Claus Westermann.                  The Continental Commentaries.

John Willis.                             The Living Word Commentaries.

 

EXODUS

 

Brevard S. Childs.                  The Old Testament Library.

R. Alan Cole.                         Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries.

Joy Davidman.                        Smoke On The Mountain.

John Durham.                          Word Biblical Commentary.

Terrance Fretheim.                  Interpretation Commentary.

Walter Harrelson.                   The Ten Commandments And Human Rights.

J.P. Hyatt.                                The New Century Bible Commentary.

 

LEVITICUS

 

R.K. Harrison.                         Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries.

John Hartley.                           Word Biblical Commentary.

J. L. Mays.                               The Layman's Bible Commentary.                                                                

N. H. Snaith.                            The New Century Bible Commentary.                                                       

Gordon Wenham.                    New International Commentary On The Old Testament.

 

NUMBERS

 

P. J. Budd.                               Word Biblical Commentary.

G. Wenham.                             Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries.

M. Noth.                                  The Old Testament Library.

Snaith.                                     (Same volume as in Leviticus).

 

DEUTERONOMY

 

Raymond Brown.                    The Bible Speaks Today.

Duane Christensen.                  Word Biblical Commentary.  2 volumes.

P.C. Craigie.                           New International Commentary On The Old Testament.

J. A. Thompson.                      Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries.

G von Rad.                              The Old Testament Library.

G.E. Wright.                           The Interpreter's Bible.

 

THE LAW OF MOSES

 

Roland Clements.                    One Hundred Years Of Old Testament Interpretation.

W. Eichrodt.                            Theology Of The Old Testament. 2 volumes.

G. von Rad.                             Old Testament Theology.  2 volumes.

Walter Harrelson.                   The Ten Commandments and Human Rights.

R.K. Harrison.                         “Law In The Old Testament” in The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia.  Revised.

 

JOSHUA

 

Robert Boling.                         The Anchor Bible.

John Bright.                             The Interpreter's Bible.

Trent Butler.                           Word Biblical Commentary.

R. S. Hess.                             Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries.

Marten Woudstra.                   New International Commentary On The Old Testament.

 

JUDGES

 

Robert Boling.                         The Anchor Bible.  (Not the same volume as in Joshua).

A.E. Cundall.                          Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries.

Jacob Myers.                           The Interpreter's Bible.

 

RUTH

 

David Atkinson.                      The Bible Speaks Today.

Frederick Bush.                       Word Biblical Commentary.

Edward Campbell.                 The Anchor Bible.

Robert L. Hubbard.                 New International Commentary On The Old Testament.

Leon Morris.                           Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries. 

Louise Smith.                          The Interpreter's Bible.

 

THE HISTORY OF ISRAEL

 

John Bright.                             A History Of Israel.

Walter Brueggeman.                The Land.

William Crockett.                    A Harmony Of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles.

Martin Noth.                            A History Of Israel.

J.B. Pritchard, ed.                   Ancient Near East Texts Relating To The Old Testament.

Articles by W.F. Albright, James Muilenburg, T.H. Robinson, and George E. Wright in The Interpreter's Bible. (volume 1).

 

FIRST AND SECOND SAMUEL

 

A.A. Anderson.                       2 Samuel in Word Biblical Commentary.

J. G. Baldwin.                         Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries.

Walter Brueggemann. Interpretation Commentary.

G.B. Caird.                             The Interpreter's Bible.

H.W. Hertzberg.                      The Old Testament Library.

R. Klein.                                  1 Samuel  in  Word Biblical Commentary.

P.F. McCarter.                        The Anchor Bible.  2 volumes.

James Smith.                           College Press NIV Commentary.

 

KINGS AND CHRONICLES

 

Roddy L. Braun.                      1 Chronicles in  Word Biblical Commentary.

Walter Brueggemann.              David's Truth.

William Day Crockett.            A Harmony Of Samuel, Kings and Chronicles.

Simon DeVries.                       1 Kings in Word Biblical Commentary.

Raymond Dillard.                    2 Chronicles in Word Biblical Commentary.

John Mark Hicks.                    The College Press NIV Commentary.

T. R. Hobbs.                           2 Kings in Word Biblical Commentary.

G. H. Jones.                            1 Kings and 2 Kings in The New Century Bible Commentary.

Jacob Myers.                           1 and 2 Chronicles in The Anchor Bible.  2 volumes.

Richard Pratt.                          A Mentor Commentary.

Ian Provan.                             New International Biblical Commentary.

Michael Wilcock.                    The Message of Chronicles in The Bible Speaks Today.

 

JOB

 

Francis I. Anderson.                Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries.

David Clines.                          Word Biblical Commentary.

Norman Habel.                        The Old Testament Library.

J.E.Hartley.                            The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia.  Revised.

Marvin H. Pope.                      The Anchor Bible.

H.H. Rowley.                          The New Century Bible Commentary.

Terrien & Scherer.                 The Interpreter's Bible.

 

PSALMS

 

Leslie C. Allen.                       Psalms 101-150 in Word Biblical Commentary.

A.A. Anderson.                       The New Century Bible Commentary.  2 volumes.

Walter Breugemann.               The Message Of The Psalms.

Peter Craigie.                          Psalms 1-50 in Word Biblical Commentary.

Derek Kidner.                         Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries.  2 volumes.

Hans-Joachim Kraus.              The Continental Commentaries.  3 volumes.

Tremper Longman III.              How To Read The Psalms.

W. Stewart McCullough.         The Interpreter's Bible.

Patrick Miller.                         Interpreting The Psalms.

Marvin Tate.                          Psalms 51-100 in Word Biblical Commentary.

Arthur Weiser.                        The Old Testament Library.

 

PROVERBS

 

Charles Fritch.                        The Interpreter's Bible.

House and Durham.                 Living Wisely In A Foolish World.

Derek Kidner.                         Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries.

Tremper Longman.                  New International Commentary On The Old Testament.

R. E. Murphy.                          Word Biblical Commentary.

R.B.Y. Scott.                           The Anchor Bible.

 

ECCLESIASTES

 

Michael Eaton.                        Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries.

Derek Kidner.                         The Bible Speaks Today.

Tremper Longman.                  New International Commentary on the Old Testament.

R.B.Y. Scott.                           The Anchor Bible.  (Same volume as in Proverbs).

R.N. Whybray.                        The New Century Bible Commentary.

 

SONG OF SOLOMON

 

G. Lloyd Carr.                         Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries

Tremper Longman.                  New International Commentary on the Old Testament.

Roland Murphy.                      Hermeneia.

 

 

ALL WISDOM LITERATURE

 

William Irvan.                         “The Wisdom Literature,”  volume 1 of  The Interpreter's Bible.

Gerhard von Rad.                   Wisdom in Israel.

 

JONAH

 

Leslie T. Allen.                       New International Commentary On The Old Testament.

Douglas Stuart.                        Word Biblical Commentary.

Hans Walter Wolff.                The Continental Commentaries.

 

AMOS

 

Allen.                                      (See above under Jonah).

Roy Clements.                         Where Love And Justice Meet.

James Luther Mays.                 The Old Testament Library.

J.A. Motyer.                           The Bible Speaks Today.

Shalom Paul.                           Hermeneia.

Stuart.                                      (See above under Jonah).

Hans Walter Wolff.                 Hermeneia.

 

HOSEA

 

Walter Brueggemann.              Hosea: Crisis and Tradition.

David Noel Freedman.            The Anchor Bible.

Derek Kidner.                         The Bible Speaks Today.

James Luther Mays.                 The Old Testament Library.

Stuart.                                      (See above under Jonah).

Hans Walter Wolff.                 Hermeneia.

 

MICAH

 

Allen.                                      (See above under Jonah).

Delbert Hillers.                       Hermeneia.

James Luther Mays.                 The Old Testament Library.

Ralph Smith.                            Word Biblical Commentaries.

Hans Walter Wolff.                 The Continental Commentaries.

 

ISAIAH

 

Roland Clements.                    The New Century Bible Commentary.

William Holladay.                  Isaiah: Scroll Of A Prophetic Heritage.

Kaiser and Westermann.         The Old Testament Library.  3 volumes.

J. A. Motyer.                           Tyndale Old Testament Commentary.

John N. Oswalt.                       New International Commentary On The Old Testament.

R.N. Whybray.                        The New Century Bible Commentary.

Edward J. Young.                    Isaiah.  3 volumes.

 

 

JEREMIAH

 

Andrew Blackwood.               Jeremiah.

John Bright.                            The Anchor Bible.

Craigie, Kelley, Drinkard, Jr. Word Biblical Commentary.

William Holladay.                  Hermeneia. 2 volumes.

William Holladay.                  Jeremiah: A Fresh Reading.

William Holladay.                  Jeremiah: Spokesman Out Of Time.

Keown, Scalise, Smothers      Word Biblical Commentary.

Derek Kidner.                         The Bible Speaks Today.

K.M. O’Connor.                      The Confessions Of Jeremiah.

Leo Perdue, editor.                  A Prophet To The Nations.

Thomas Overholt.                    The Threat Of Falsehood.

J. A. Thompson.                      New International Commentary On The Old Testament.

John Skinner.                           Prophecy and Religion.

 

LAMENTATIONS

 

Delbert Hillers.                       The Anchor Bible.

R.K. Harrison.                         Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries.

Bruce K. Waltke.                     The Zondervan Pictorial Bible Encyclopedia.

 

EZEKIEL

 

Leslie T. Allen.                       Word Biblical Commentary.  2 volumes.

Daniel Black.                          New International Commentary on the Old Testament.

John Collins.                           Hermeneia.

Peter Craigie.                          The Daily Study Bible.

Ian Duguid.                              The NIV Application Commentary.

Walter Eichrodt.                      The Old Testament Library.

Moshe Greenberg.                   The Anchor Bible.

J. B. Taylor.                            Tyndale Old Testament Commentary.

John Wevers.                           The New Century Bible Commentary.

Walter Zimmerli.                     Hermeneia.

 

DANIEL

 

Gleason Archer.                      The Expositor's Bible Commentary.

Joyce Baldwin.                       Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries.

John Goldingay.                      Word Biblical Commentary.

Hartman and DiLelia.              The Anchor Bible.

Tremper Longman.                  The NIV Application Commentary.

W. Sibley Towner.                  Harper's Bible Commentary.

Edward J. Young.                    Daniel.

 

THE REST OF THE PRE-EXILIC AND EXILIC PROPHETS

 

Peter Craigie.                          The Daily Study Bible.   2 volumes.

Homer Hailey.                         A Commentary On The Minor Prophets.

Abraham Herschel.                 The Prophets.

Klaus Koch.                            The Prophets.  2 volumes.

Jack Lewis.                             The Minor Prophets.

George Adam Smith.               The Expositor's Bible.

                                                --not the same as The Expositor's Bible Commentary.

William Vangemeren.              Interpreting The Prophetic Word.

Gerhard von Rad.                    The Message Of The Prophets.

 

EZRA-NEHEMIAH

 

F.C. Fensham.                         New International Commentary On The Old Testament.

Derek Kidner.                         Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries.

Jacob Meyers.                         The Anchor Bible.

H.G.M. Williamson.                Word Biblical Commentary.                                              

 

 

ESTHER

 

Bernard Anderson.                  The Interpreter's Bible.

Joyce Baldwin.                       Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries.

Carey Moore.                          The Anchor Bible.

D.F. Payne.                              The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia.  Revised.

 

HAGGAI, ZECHARIAH, AND MALACHI

 

Joyce Baldwin.                       Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries.

R.K. Harrison “Haggai.”         The Zondervan Pictorial Bible Encyclopedia.

Walter Kaiser.                         Malachi: God’s Unchanging Love.

Merrill C. Unger.                    Zechariah.

Hans Walter Wolff.                 The Continental Commentaries.

 

 

ALL THE PROPHETS

 

Abraham Heschel.                   The Prophets.

Jack P. Lewis.                         The Minor Prophets.

Gerhard von Rad.                    The Message of the Prophets.

Kyle M. Yates.                        Preaching From The Prophets.

Edward J. Young.                    My Servants The Prophets.

 

THE “APOCRYPHA" or "DEUTEROCANONICAL" DOCUMENTS

 

Raymond Brown, editor.         The Jerome Biblical Commentary.

R.K. Harrison.                         Introduction To The Old Testament.

Charles Laymon, editor.          The Interpreter's One Volume Commentary On The Bible.

James L. Mays, editor.            Harper's Bible Commentary.

Bruce M. Metzger.                  The Apocrypha.

                                    The Oxford Annotated Bible.

 

 (See also the volumes on individual Apocryphal books in The Anchor Bible and

Hermeneia.)

 

THE MISHNAH AND TALMUD

 

The Babylonian Talmud.

Samuel E. Karff.                     Religions Of The World.   

Jacob Neusner.                        Invitation To Mishnah.

                        .                       Invitation To Talmud.

                        .                       The Talmud.