The Messiah In the Hebrew Bible

Date Cancelled
College University of St. Michael's College, Faculty of Theology
Instructor(s)
Course Code SMB3372HF
Semester First Semester
Section 0101
Online No
Credits One Credit
Location Toronto (St George Campus)
Description

The course focuses on the picture of Messiah as it develops in the Hebrew Bible. The starting point of the discussion will be the 39 occurrences of the Hebrew noun māšîah and its meaning in the immediate context of the biblical passages. Also other Hebrew Bible Passages will be discussed, that are often regarded as the background of the term Messiah (Gen 3,15; 9,25-27; 12,1-3; 49,8-12; Num 24,15-19; Deu 18,15-18). In a third step, we will analyze the Old Testament Passages that reveal a developing understanding of the Davidic dynasty. The last step will point to the role of Daniel 9,25-26 in the emergence of messianism. The course will be organized in lectures and presented as PowerPoint presentations; research essay and final exam.

Schedule Wed
Start Time 19:00
End Time 21:00
Minimum Enrolment 0
Maximum Enrolment 0
Means of Evaluation
Other
Previously Offered Summer 2010
Currently Offered Fall 2011