Class 2A: Introduction to Old Testament By: Marina K. Lam 12/6/2017 Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament

Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament Reference Talk thru the Bible, by Bruce Wilkinson, Kenneth Boa, Chapter xxiii. 12/6/2017 Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament

Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament 20140921: Class Questions Please give me one O.T. person’s name and one sentence about the person? Which O.T. book has mentioned the person? 12/6/2017 Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament

Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament Introduction of Bible The Bible is the greatest work of literature, history, and theology ever written. In its production, preservation, proclamation, and product (changed history, changed lives), it stands as the most unique book in existence. It is a unity out of a diversity of authors, time span, and literary forms. 12/6/2017 Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament

Introduction of Bible (cont.) The Old and New Testaments smoothly blend to create a bold sweep from eternity past to eternity future, from the heights of heaven to the depths of hell. In these sixty-six(66) books we discover our past, understand our present, and attain hope for our future. 12/6/2017 Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament

Introduction of Bible (cont.) The Old Testament is a redemptive history that lays the foundation upon which the New Testament is built. There is a progressive revelation in the Scriptures, and what is anticipated in the Old Testament is unfolded in the new. The Old points ahead and the New points back to the central event in all history—the substitutionary death of the Messiah. 12/6/2017 Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament

Introduction of Old Testament The Old Testament was originally divided into two sections: the Law and the Prophets. This was later expanded into a threefold division of the Law, the Prophets, and the Writings: LK 24:44 He said to them, "This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms." 12/6/2017 Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament

Old Testament consists of 39 Books Law(5); History (12); Poetry(5); and Prophecy (17) The Bible is the greatest work of literature, history, and theology ever written. In its production, preservation, proclamation, and product (changed history, changed lives), it stands as the most unique book in existence. It is a unity out of a diversity of authors, time span, and literary forms. The Old and New Testaments smoothly blend to create a bold sweep from eternity past to eternity future, from the heights of heaven to the depths of hell. In these sixty-six(66) books we discover our past, understand our present, and attain hope for our future. The Old Testament was originally divided into two sections: the Law and the Prophets. This was later expanded into a threefold division of the Law, the Prophets, and the Writings: LK 24:44 He said to them, "This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms." 12/6/2017 Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament

9/3 division base on the Babylonian exile This coherence of design continues in the Twelve Minor Prophets which subdivide in precisely the same way as the latter Twelve History Books. In both cases, the Babylonian Exile punctuates the subdivision. The first Nine prophesied before the Exile, and the latter Three after the return. The Seventeen Books of Prophecy therefore exhibit exactly the same numerical pattern as the Seventeen Books of History. The table below displays the symmetric structure of the Old Testament, with the Babylonian Exile dividing between the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Books of both the historical and prophetical sections. 9/3 division base on the Babylonian exile This coherence of design continues in the Twelve Minor Prophets which subdivide in precisely the same way as the latter Twelve History Books. In both cases, the Babylonian Exile punctuates the subdivision. The first Nine prophesied before the Exile, and the latter Three after the return. The Seventeen Books of Prophecy therefore exhibit exactly the same numerical pattern as the Seventeen Books of History. The table below displays the symmetric structure of the Old Testament, with the Babylonian Exile dividing between the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Books of both the historical and prophetical sections. 12/6/2017 Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament

Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament 9/3 division base on the Babylonian exile : The first Nine prophesied before the Exile, and the latter Three after the return. 12/6/2017 Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament

First 5 books: Pentateuch (The Law) The five books of Moses are variously known as the Law, the Torah (Hebrew for Law), the Law of Moses, the “five-fifths of the Law,” and the Pentateuch. The word “Pentateuch” is derived from the Greek words penta (five) and teuchos (scroll or book). Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy Pentateuch\ˈpen-tə-ˌtük, -ˌtyük\ Pentateuch [pen-tuh-took, -tyook]  12/6/2017 Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament

Pentateuch (The Law): Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy First 5 books: Pentateuch (The Law) The five books of Moses are variously known as the Law, the Torah (Hebrew for Law), the Law of Moses, the “five-fifths of the Law,” and the Pentateuch. The word “Pentateuch” is derived from the Greek words penta (five) and teuchos (scroll or book). Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy 12/6/2017 Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament

Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament 17 Historical books The seventeen historical books trace the entire history of Israel from its inception to the time of the prophet Malachi. In the Pentateuch (5) Israel was chosen, redeemed, disciplined, and instructed. The remaining twelve(12) historical books record the conquest of the land, the period of the judges, the formation of a united kingdom, and the division of that kingdom into the North (Israel) and the South (Judah). Each kingdom was taken into captivity but many of the people eventually returned. 12/6/2017 Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament

Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament 12/6/2017 Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament

Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament The seventeen historical books trace the entire history of Israel from its inception to the time of the prophet Malachi. In the Pentateuch Israel was chosen, redeemed, disciplined, and instructed. The remaining twelve(12) historical books record the conquest of the land, the period of the judges, the formation of a united kingdom, and the division of that kingdom into the North (Israel) and the South (Judah). Each kingdom was taken into captivity but many of the people eventually returned. 12/6/2017 Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament

Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament Historical Books(12) Joshua Judges Ruth First Samuel Second Samuel First Kings Second Kings First Chronicles Second Chronicles Ezra Nehemiah Esther 12/6/2017 Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament

Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament 5 Poetical Books The five poetical books focus on a right relationship with God as the basis for a life of meaning, skill, and beauty. Job Psalms Proverbs Ecclesiastes Song of Solomon 12/6/2017 Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament

Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament The five poetical books focus on a right relationship with God as the basis for a life of meaning, skill, and beauty. Job Psalms Proverbs Ecclesiastes Song of Solomon 12/6/2017 Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament

Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament 17 Prophetical books The seventeen(17) prophetical books have a two-pronged message of condemnation (because of Israel’s iniquity and idolatry) and consolation (future hope in spite of present judgment). Often at great personal cost, these men refused to dilute God’s strong words. 12/6/2017 Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament

Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament Major Prophets(5) Isaiah Jeremiah Lamentations Ezekiel Daniel 12/6/2017 Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament

Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament Minor Prophets (12) Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai Zechariah Malachi 12/6/2017 Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament

Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament The seventeen(17) prophetical books have a two-pronged message of condemnation (because of Israel’s iniquity and idolatry) and consolation (future hope in spite of present judgment). Often at great personal cost, these men refused to dilute God’s strong words. 12/6/2017 Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament

The Prophetic Books (5+12=17) PROPHETS BEFORE THE EXILE (B.C. 586)   EXILE PROPHETS PROPHETS AFTER THE EXILE To North Kingdom (Israel): To South Kingdom (Judah): To Jews in Babylon Exile (70 years): To the Remnant after returning: Amos (760) Joel (835) Daniel (605) Haggai (520) Hosia (755) Isaiah (740) Ezekiel (592) Zechariah (520) Micah(735) Malachi (432) To Nineveh: Zephaniah(630) Jonah (760) Jeremiah(627) Nahum (660) Habakkuk(607) Lamentations(586) To Edom: Obaidah (840) 12/6/2017 Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament

9/3 division base on the Babylonian exile This coherence of design continues in the Twelve Minor Prophets which subdivide in precisely the same way as the latter Twelve History Books. In both cases, the Babylonian Exile punctuates the subdivision. The first Nine prophesied before the Exile, and the latter Three after the return. The Seventeen Books of Prophecy therefore exhibit exactly the same numerical pattern as the Seventeen Books of History. The table below displays the symmetric structure of the Old Testament, with the Babylonian Exile dividing between the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Books of both the historical and prophetical sections. 12/6/2017 Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament

Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament 9/3 division base on the Babylonian exile : The first Nine prophesied before the Exile, and the latter Three after the return. This coherence of design continues in the Twelve Minor Prophets which subdivide in precisely the same way as the latter Twelve History Books. In both cases, the Babylonian Exile punctuates the subdivision. The first Nine prophesied before the Exile, and the latter Three after the return. The Seventeen Books of Prophecy therefore exhibit exactly the same numerical pattern as the Seventeen Books of History. The table below displays the symmetric structure of the Old Testament, with the Babylonian Exile dividing between the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Books of both the historical and prophetical sections. 12/6/2017 Class 1B: Introduction to Old Testament