Approval of the Director of the School of Bible and Theology is required. 1 to 3 hrs., either semester. 3 hrs., fall semester. BIB 443 Daniel and Revelation Analysis of the apocalyptic books of Daniel and Revelation, especially their symbolic visions, in the light of their historical settings. Biblical Introduction Treats critical problems of general and special introduction to the Old and New Testaments, emphasizing differences between liberal and conservative scholarship.
General introduction treats ancient texts, versions, manuscripts, and canon.
The course introduces textual, source, form, and rhetorical criticism. Special introduction includes the date, authorship, destination, design, and major problems of individual books. Attention focuses on Pentateuchal origins, the Synoptic Problem, and controversial books.