BIB 411 Bible II
This course focuses on the words and the world of the biblical prophets: the words they spoke and the world reflected in their writings. We will study six prophetic books (Amos, Hosea, Isaiah 1-39, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Isaiah 40-66). This course aims to help students develop the skills required to decipher the meaning of the prophets and appreciate the literary and rhetorical devices used in these texts. In addition, students will become familiar with the historical context of the prophets, gaining insight into the ways the content and style of each prophetic book has been shaped by the prophets particular geographic, political, and cultural setting.