Overview
Historical and ideological context of early Judaism, critical analysis of Ezra-Nehemiah and other second temple texts, the transition from prophetic to textual authority, temple, prayer, identity, colonialism, return migration.
The study of ancient texts dealing with modern issues: identity, colonialism, return migration, and religious authority. Focusing on Ezra-Nehemiah, this paper examines the issues that gave birth to the Judaism of the New Testament.
About this paper
| Paper title | Special Topic: Israel's Return from Exile |
|---|---|
| Subject | Biblical Studies |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2023, expected to be offered in 2025 (Distance learning) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $955.05 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- One 200-level BIBS paper
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music, Theology
- Notes
- May not be credited with BIBS412 when taken with the same content.
- Contact
- More information link
- Teaching staff
Dr Don Moffat, Sir Paul Reeves Lecturer in Biblical Studies
- Paper Structure
Ezra-Nehemiah
Haggai, Zechariah & Temple reconstruction
Penitential prayer
Marriage, identity and religious authority
Return migration and Community identity (Chronicles)
Revelation and authority
Governors and High Priests
Malachi & Isaiah 56-66 community and leadership- Teaching Arrangements
The paper will be taught by videoconference to cater to on-campus and distance students. A teaching day will be held in Dunedin and Auckland.
- Textbooks
A Course book with readings will be available through Blackboard
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Scholarship & Lifelong learning, critical thinking, research, communication, ethics, cultural understanding, team work, informational literacy
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.- Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will:
- Identify and assess the challenges Israel's return from Babylon presented and the resultant evolution of Judaism as a religious and cultural expression;
- Exegete biblical texts using critical skills and assess them as literary texts and historical records by drawing on appropriate disciplines; and
- Discuss and analyse a range of topics addressed by scholars in regard to the early second temple studies, including: penitential prayer, return migration, community identity, the "myth of the empty land", and political and religious structure and authority.
Timetable
Overview
Historical and ideological context of early Judaism, critical analysis of Ezra-Nehemiah and other second temple texts, the transition from prophetic to textual authority, temple, prayer, identity, colonialism, return migration.
The study of ancient texts dealing with modern issues: identity, colonialism, return migration, and religious authority. Focusing on Ezra-Nehemiah, this paper examines the issues that gave birth to the Judaism of the New Testament.
About this paper
| Paper title | Special Topic: Israel's Return from Exile |
|---|---|
| Subject | Biblical Studies |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2024, expected to be offered in 2025 (Distance learning) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $981.75 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- One 200-level BIBS paper
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music, Theology
- Notes
- May not be credited with BIBS412 when taken with the same content.
- Contact
- More information link
- Teaching staff
Dr Don Moffat, Sir Paul Reeves Lecturer in Biblical Studies
- Paper Structure
Ezra-Nehemiah
Haggai, Zechariah & Temple reconstruction
Penitential prayer
Marriage, identity and religious authority
Return migration and Community identity (Chronicles)
Revelation and authority
Governors and High Priests
Malachi & Isaiah 56-66 community and leadership- Teaching Arrangements
The paper will be taught by videoconference to cater to on-campus and distance students. A teaching day will be held in Dunedin and Auckland.
- Textbooks
A Course book with readings will be available through Blackboard.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Scholarship & Lifelong learning, critical thinking, research, communication, ethics, cultural understanding, team work, informational literacy
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.- Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will:
- Identify and assess the challenges Israel's return from Babylon presented and the resultant evolution of Judaism as a religious and cultural expression;
- Exegete biblical texts using critical skills and assess them as literary texts and historical records by drawing on appropriate disciplines; and
- Discuss and analyse a range of topics addressed by scholars in regard to the early second temple studies, including: penitential prayer, return migration, community identity, the "myth of the empty land", and political and religious structure and authority.