In this course, OTST 628 Methods in OT Exegesis, an introduction is given to the art and science of exegetical analysis. The goal is to familiarize the student (and professor) with the various components of the exegetical process and the tools that accommodate such an analytical procedure. Needless to say, the classification of steps is artificial. These ten assignments are not ten chronological steps but tasks to be performed, which may be integrated according to a different organization and/or demands of the text (e.g., genealogies vs. ritual procedures). It is also to be noted that not all the questions which accompany these assignments can be answered. They must be, however, seriously raised. A “close reading” of the text demands developing observation skills, patience, intellectual rigor, and a humble demeanor. The desired outcome is that sound exegetical analysis will lead to a profound and rewarding experience and improvement in the academic and pastoral work of the church.
- Teacher: Skinner, Jerome
