Understanding the Old Testament

Take a fresh and eye-opening look at one of Western civilization’s most fundamental texts and learn to decipher and interpret the meanings of this world-shaping collection of books of the Bible in the Old Testament.

Overview

Course No. 6013

This 24-lecture course explores:

• Foundational narratives from Genesis to Kings
• Prophetic voices of Amos, Isaiah, and Jeremiah
• Wisdom literature in Psalms, Proverbs, and Job
• Historical context of ancient Israelite society

What You’ll Discover:

✓ The complex creation stories in Genesis
✓ Moses’ covenant and the Ten Commandments
✓ The rise and fall of Israel’s monarchy
✓ Apocalyptic visions in Daniel
✓ Literary artistry of biblical texts

Video Lectures

Section 1: Foundational Stories

01-04: Genesis & Creation (28-30 min)
The Garden of Eden, Abraham’s covenant, human origins

05-08: Exodus & Law (26-31 min)
Moses’ leadership, Ten Commandments, Levitical codes

Section 2: History & Monarchy

09-13: From Judges to Kings (25-30 min)
Deborah, Samuel, Saul, David, and Solomon’s temple

Section 3: Prophetic Voices

14-18: Major Prophets (23-28 min)
Amos on justice, Isaiah’s messianic visions, Jeremiah’s lament

Section 4: Wisdom & Poetry

19-23: Sacred Writings (25-30 min)
Psalms’ musical structure, Proverbs’ wisdom, Job’s suffering

Conclusion

24: Biblical Metaphors (32 min)
Dragon-slaying imagery and redemption themes