B. H. Carroll Theological Institute

Exodus

With Dr. Joe Cathey

Wednesdays 6:30pm-8:00 pm CDT

The inspiring account of God’s deliverance of his people from bondage in Egypt has inspired dozens of documentary and feature films. But all drew their inspiration from the biblical account in the Book of Exodus.

Join Carroll Fellow Dr. Joseph Cathey, associate professor of biblical languages and literature, for an in-depth examination of the message of Exodus. Learn about the text’s distinctive background and history, its distinctive literary traits, its theological framework, and its polemic against the false gods worshiped by the Egyptians and Canaanites.

Special attention will be given to indispensable role of biblical truth for faith and ministry, communication of the message of the gospel through the text, and how the text can shape the preaching, teaching, and witness of ministers and lay leaders.

Competencies

Reliance upon the Scripture as the Word of God and the indispensable role of biblical truth for faith and ministry, communication of the message of the Bible centered in the proclaimed gospel, addressed in relevant terms to contemporary culture, and reflected in the tasks of preaching, teaching, and witness that lead to such competencies as:

  • To appropriate the historic witness of the Scripture in its ancient setting by adequate study of the literature, history, and culture of the Bible.
  • To expound the meaning of biblical texts using proper methods and principles of exegesis informed by historic Christian practice and responsive to current needs.
  • To interpret diverse portions of the biblical canon in terms of the whole of Scripture seeking unity between the two testaments, so that the Bible may function properly in theological reflection and worship in the church.

Goals

  • Demonstrate the knowledge of the main issues relating to the historical and literary backgrounds of the Egyptian bondage and the exodus.
  • Elucidate an understanding of the major themes (e.g. book of the covenant, holiness of Yahweh, blessings and cursing, Tabernacle, priesthood, and Decalogue) and socio-religio emphasis of the various books and literary complexes studied.
  • Contrast the main course of Israelite history, as it relates to the Pentateuchal corpora under consideration, with the polytheistic religion of Canaanite populace.
  • Develop a cogent biblical theology (for the Pentateuchal corpora under consideration) for Late Bronze Age Israelite culture.

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