Mignon R. Jacobs. The primary aim of this course is an exegetical study of the Hebrew text of the book of Micah, in light of its particular contextual aspects. Towards this aim, the text will be analyzed using the methodological principles of concept, form, historical, redaction, and text criticism. Specific attention will be given to systematization of the various aspects of the exegetical analysis.
Exegetical skills are basic to thorough interpretation of biblical texts in ministry.
Such skills enable informed evaluation of commentaries and other English translations, and the use of exegetical results as the basis of theological and hermeneutical reflections. The course will meet twice weekly in two-hour sessions for lectures and discussions. Elliger, K. and W. Rudolph, eds. Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia . American Bible Society, 1977.