Isaiah (GB 5223) Spring, 2018 Syllabus

Transcription

1 Isaiah (GB 5223) Spring, 2018 Syllabus Instructor: Terry Briley Classroom: TBD Days and Times: February 9-10; March 23-24; April (Friday 5-8; Saturday 8-5) LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR THE COURSE Students completing this course will be able to: 1)Interpret Isaiah and other Old Testament prophetic texts in a manner consistent with the nature of a prophetic text 2)Explain the way New Testament writers make use of Isaiah and other prophetic texts 3)Discern the theological emphases contained in Isaiah (Hazelip) 4)Apply the message of Isaiah to their spiritual formation and the formation of others (Hazelip) Required Texts: Isaiah: An Introduction and Commentary, by J. Alec Motyer (Tyndale OT Commentaries, InterVarsity, 1999). The Message of Isaiah, by Barry Webb (InterVarsity, 1996). The Prophetic Imagination, by Walter Brueggemann (2 nd ed., Fortress, 2001). Course Requirements: 1)Regular attendance, preparation, and appropriate participation in class - 20% 2)Regular reflections on the assigned portion of the text of Isaiah and the secondary readings - 20% 3)Mid-term exam - 30% 4)Final project - 30% The final project will serve as the primary tool for assessing the learning outcomes. It will consist of a formational theology of Isaiah. The student will summarize the primary theological themes of Isaiah, based on a careful reading of the text. This process will be followed by an application of the findings to the nature of and obstacles to spiritual formation. More information on the specifics of the final project will be provided as the class progresses.

2 Grading Scale: A B C F Below 70 Miscellaneous School Policies Student s Responsibility for Notification of Extended Absence: In the case of individual absences, students should contact me directly. However, students who find themselves in circumstances which would cause them to miss classes for an extended period of time (e.g., missing a week or more of classes due to illness) should contact Steve Prewitt, Associate Provost for Student Academic Support (steve.prewitt@lipscomb.edu; ). Students are expected to provide timely notification to the Associate Provost for Student Academic Support regarding any extended absence, and may be required to provide supporting documentation for their absences. Integrity policy: In keeping with our identity as a Christian University and our goal to help shape lifelong disciples of Christ, academic integrity will be taken very seriously in this class. Unless specific permission is given to collaborate on assignments with other students, each student s work shall be his/her own. Cheating on exams or assignments and plagiarizing on written assignments will, depending on the severity of the case, result in penalties ranging from a significantly reduced grade on the assignment to failing the course. Instances of cheating or plagiarism may also be reported to appropriate members of the administration, depending on the situation. Decisions in these matters are made at the discretion of the instructor. Please refer to the University s Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity Policy on Lipscomb's website. Class Schedule Disruption Policy: Except in the rarest of instances, Lipscomb University does not cancel classes or close offices. However, should an event (weather-related or otherwise) occur that requires disruption of the entire Lipscomb University class schedule, students will be notified via multiple venues including the Lipscomb homepage ( a text message sent through LU ALERT ( and the Lipscomb Weather Information Line ( ). For information on possible snow-related closures or late starts, students should consult local television stations (2- WKRN, 4-WSMV, 5-WTVF and 6-WZTV, and Channel 9 on campus). Students should look for information regarding Lipscomb University, not Lipscomb Academy. Students Requiring Accommodations: If you require special considerations for a documented disability, please discuss this with me immediately. If you are entitled to accommodations but have not yet registered with the Academic Success Center, contact Kaitlin Shetler (kaitlin.shetler@lipscomb.edu; or ) as soon as possible.

3 DROPPING THE COURSE A decision to stop attending class does NOT constitute dropping the course. A drop/add form (available in the Registrar's Office) must be signed by the teacher and processed in the Registrar's Office before the drop is official. If your name appears on the roster at grading time and you have not officially dropped the course, a grade will be assigned based upon the policies outlined in this syllabus. INCOMPLETES Requests for an Incomplete should not be made except in cases of unforeseen emergency for the student or his/her immediate family. Select Bibliography on Isaiah and Related Studies Allis, Oswald T. The Unity of Isaiah. Philadelphia: Presbyterian and Reformed, Archer, Gleason L. Jr. A Survey of Old Testament Introduction. Rev. ed. Chicago: Moody, Armerding, Carl E. and W. Ward Gasque, eds. A Guide to Biblical Prophecy. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, Baker, David L. "Typology and the Christian Use of the Old Testament." Scottish Journal of Theology 29 (1976): Beecher, Willis J. "The Prophecy of the Virgin Mother." In Classical Evangelical Essays in Old Testament Interpretation, ed. Walter C. Kaiser, Jr Grand Rapids: Baker, The Prophets and the Promise. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1975 (repr. of 1905 ed.).. "The Servant of the Lord." In Classical Evangelical Essays in Old Testament Interpretation, ed. Walter C. Kaiser, Jr., Grand Rapids: Baker, Beyer, Bryan E. Encountering the Book of Isaiah: A Historical and Theological Survey. Grand Rapids: Baker, Briley, Terry. Isaiah (2 vols.). Joplin, MO: College Press, 2000, Bullock, C. Hassell. An Introduction to the Old Testament Prophetic Books. Chicago: Moody, Childs, Brevard S. Isaiah: A Commentary. Louisville: Westminster John Knox, The Struggle to Understand Isaiah as Christian Scripture. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2004.

4 Clements, Ronald E. "The Unity of the Book of Isaiah." Interpretation 36 (1982): Goldingay, John. Isaiah. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, Gowan, Donald E. Theology of the Prophetic Books: The Death and Resurrection of Israel. Louisville: Westminster John Knox, Green, Joel B. How to Read Prophecy. Downers Grove: IVP, Grogan, Geoffrey W. "Isaiah." The Expositor's Bible Commentary. Ed. Frank E. Gaebelein. Vol. 6. Grand Rapids: Zondervan: Hailey, Homer. A Commentary on Isaiah. Grand Rapids: Baker, Harrison, R.K. Introduction to the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, Hayes, John H. and Stuart A Irvine. Isaiah the Eighth-Century Prophet: His Times and His Preaching. Nashville: Abingdon, Heschel, Abraham J. The Prophets: An Introduction. Vol. 1. New York: Harper & Row, Hill, Andrew E. and John H. Walton. A Survey of the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, Hindson, Edward E. Isaiah's Immanuel. Grand Rapids: Baker, Hughes, Philip Edgcumbe. Interpreting Prophecy. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, Johnson, S. Lewis, Jr. The Old Testament in the New. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, Kaiser, Walter C., Jr. The Uses of the Old Testament in the New. Chicago: Moody, Leupold, H.C. Exposition of Isaiah. 2 vols. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1968, Lindsey, F. Duane. The Servant Songs. Chicago: Moody, MacRae, Allan A. The Gospel of Isaiah. Chicago: Moody, McGuiggan, Jim. The Book of Isaiah. Lubbock, TX: Montex, Millar, William R. Isaiah and the Origin of Apocalyptic. Missoula, MT: Scholars Press, Moo, Douglas J. "The Problem of Sensus Plenior." In Hermeneutics, Authority, and Canon, ed. D.A. Carson and John D. Woodbridge, Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1986.

5 Motyer, J. Alec. The Prophecy of Isaiah. Downers Grove: IVP, Isaiah: An Introduction and Commentary. Downers Grove: IVP, Oss, Douglas A. "Canon as Context: The Function of Sensus Plenior in Evangelical Hermeneutics." Grace Theological Journal 9 (1988): Oswalt, John N. The Book of Isaiah: Chapters Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, The Book of Isaiah: Chapters Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, Isaiah. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, Payne, D.F. "The Servant of the Lord: Language and Interpretation." Evangelical Quarterly 43 (1971): Payne, J. Barton. "The Effect of Sennacherib's Anticipated Destruction in Isaianic Prophecy." Westminster Theological Journal 34 (1971): "Eighth Century Israelitish Background of Isaiah " Westminster Theological Journal 29 (1967): ; 30 (1968):50-58, "The Unity of Isaiah: Evidence from Chapters " Bulletin of the Evangelical Theological Society 6 (1963): VanGemeren, Willem A. Interpreting the Prophetic Word: An Introduction to the Prophetic Literature of the Old Testament. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, von Rad, Gerhard. "Typological Interpretation of the Old Testament," trans. by John Bright. In Essays on Old Testament Hermeneutics, ed. Claus Westermann, Atlanta: John Knox, Ridderbos, J. Isaiah. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, Thomas, J.H. "The Authorship of the Book of Isaiah." Restoration Quarterly 19 (1967): Waltke, Bruce. "A Canonical Process Approach to the Psalms." In Tradition and Testament: Essays in Honor of Charles Lee Feinberg, ed. John S. Feinberg and Paul D. Feinberg, Chicago: Moody, Walton, John H. "Isaiah 7:14: What's in a Name?" Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 30 (1987): "New Observations on the Date of Isaiah." Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 28 (1985):

6 Watts, J.W.D. Isaiah. 2 vols. Waco: Word, 1985, Webb, Barry G. The Message of Isaiah. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, Willis, John T. "Genre of Isaiah 5:1-7." Journal of Biblical Literature 96 (1977): Isaiah. Abilene, TX: ACU Press, "The Meaning of Isaiah 7:14 and Its Application in Matthew 1:23." Restoration Quarterly 21 (1978):1-18. Wolf, Herbert M. Interpreting Isaiah: The Suffering and Glory of the Messiah. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, "A Solution to the Immanuel Problem in Isaiah 7:14-8:22." Journal of Biblical Literature 91 (1972): Young, Edward J. The Book of Isaiah. 3 vols. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1964, 1969, 1971.