4. Outline of the Course:
I. Introduction
II. The Story of the Pentateuch
III. Basic Questions on the Pentateuch
IV. Literary Problems
V. History of Pentateuchal Research
VI. Genesis 1-11
VII. Abraham’s Journey of Faith
VIII. The Call of Abraham
IX. Moses’ Journey of Leadership
X. The Call of Moses
XI. The Passover and the Crossing of the Sea
XII. The “Kingdom of Priests” in Exodus 19
XIII. The Vision and Meal in Exodus 24
XIV. The Covenant
XV. The Law of Israel in the Old Testament
XVI. The Holiness Code
XVII. The Day of Atonement
XVIII. The Decalogue
XIX. Choose Life!
XX. Conclusion: A. The Role of the Torah in the Covenanted Community of Israel; B. The Torah and the New Testament
