Pentateuch and the Historical Books 2 - KBIB013
Title: Pentateuch a dějepisné knihy 2
Guaranteed by: Department of Biblical Sciences and ancient languages (26-KBV)
Faculty: Catholic Theological Faculty
Actual: from 2023
Semester: summer
E-Credits: 3
Examination process: summer s.:
Hours per week, examination: summer s.:2/0, Ex [HT]
Capacity: unknown / unknown (unknown)
Min. number of students: unlimited
4EU+: no
Virtual mobility / capacity: no
Key competences:  
State of the course: taught
Language: Czech
Teaching methods: full-time
Note: course can be enrolled in outside the study plan
enabled for web enrollment
priority enrollment if the course is part of the study plan
Guarantor: doc. ThLic. Josef Hřebík, Th.D.
ThLic. Mgr. et Mgr. Tomáš Matějec, Ph.D.
Teacher(s): ThLic. Mgr. et Mgr. Tomáš Matějec, Ph.D.
Co-requisite : KBIB024
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Annotation -
The course is based on the way Israel considered at different times about its history how much it is captured in the books of Scripture enriched with other information sources. It is a specific action and dialogue of a unique human culture with God that leads the people, has given him his promises, covenant, and sends prophets, kings, leaders and other characters to remind him of the uniqueness of Israel and later of Judas. From the point of view of the composition of biblical books, it is primarily two larger units, namely Deuteronomist history (Joz, Sd, 1 and 2 Sam, 1 and 2 King) and so-called Chronist history (1 and 2 Chron, Ezd, Neh); there are several minor didactic-pareinetic stories (Ruth, Tob, Jdt, Est) and a historiographical work from the Seleucus period (1 and 2 Mak). Introductory passages focused on the origins, literary and theological aspects of individual books alternate with examples of exegesis of specific texts.
Last update: Větrovec Pavel, Mgr. Ing., Th.D. (29.11.2018)
Aim of the course -

The aim of the course is to acquire a basic knowledge of the historical books of the Old Testament, both in introductory questions and in the exegesis of significant passages.

Last update: Matějec Tomáš, ThLic. Mgr. et Mgr., Ph.D. (06.10.2024)
Course completion requirements -

Active participation in classes (max. 3 absences during the semester), including successful completion of ordinary tests, preparation and presentation of a paper (about 9000-10000 characters), concluding oral and written examination of the subject matter covered in in the winter and summer semesters.

Last update: Matějec Tomáš, ThLic. Mgr. et Mgr., Ph.D. (06.10.2024)
Literature -

Editions and translations of the Old Testament:
Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 1997.
Biblia Hebraica Quinta. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 2004–.
Septuaginta: id est Vetus Testamentum Graece iuxta LXX interpretes. Stuttgart Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 2006 [ed. Rahlfs-Hanhart].
Biblia Sacra: iuxta Vulgatam versionem. Stuttgart: Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, 2007 [5th ed.].
Nova Vulgata Bibliorum Sacrorum editio. Città del Vaticano: Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 1986 [2nd typ. ed.].
The SBL Study Bible: with the Apocryphal/Deuterocanonical Books. New York: HarperOne, 2023, [NRSVue].
La Bible de Jérusalem. Paris: Cerf, 1998 [3rd rev. ed.].
Pentateuch: pět knih Mojžíšových: český katolický překlad. Kostelní Vydří: Karmelitánské nakladatelství, 2006.
Písmo svaté Starého a Nového zákona: včetně deuterokanonických knih: český ekumenický překlad. Praha: Česká biblická společnost, 2023.
Jeruzalémská bible: Písmo svaté vydané jeruzalémskou biblickou školou. Praha: Krystal OP; Kostelní Vydří: Karmelitánské nakladatelství, 2009.

Basic literature:
Römer, Thomas; Macchi, Jean-Daniel; Nihan, Christophe (ed.): Úvod do Starého zákona. Jihlava: Mlýn, 2020.

Supplementary literature:
Campbell, Antony F.; O'Brien, Mark A.: Unfolding the Deuteronomistic History: Origins, Upgrades, Present Text. Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Augsburg Press, 2000.
Collins, John J.; Hens-Piazza, Gina; Reid, Barbara et al. (edd.): The Jerome Biblical Commentary for the Twenty-First Century. London: T&T Clark, 2022.
Dillard, Raymond B.; Longman III, Tremper: Úvod do Starého zákona. Praha: Návrat domů, 2003.
Kaiser, Otto: Odkaz alexandrijských Židů: úvod do deuterokanonických knih Starého zákona. Praha: Vyšehrad, 2006.
Pury, Albert de; Römer, Thomas; Macchi, Jean-Daniel: Israel Constructs its History: Deuteronomistic History in Recent Research. Sheffield: Academic Press, 2001.
Rendtorff, Rolf: Hebrejská bible a dějiny. Praha: Vyšehrad, 1996.
Römer, Thomas: The So-called Deuteronomistic History: a Sociological, Historical and Literary Introduction. London: T&T Clark, 2006.
Větrovec, Pavel: "Historické" knihy Starého zákona. Červený Kostelec: Pavel Mervart, 2017.
Zenger, Erich; Fabry, Heinz-Josef; Frevel, Christian, et al. (edd.): Einleitung in das Alte Testament. Stuttgart: Kohlhammer, 2016 [9., aktualiz. vyd.].

Commentary series:
Český ekumenický komentář ke Starému zákonu (Praha: Česká biblická společnost, 2016–); Komentáre ke Starému zákonu (Trnava: Dobrá kniha, 2008–); Anchor Bible (New York: Doubleday, 1964–2006); Anchor Yale Bible (New Haven, CT; London: Yale University Press, 2008–); Word Biblical Commentary (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson; Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan 1982–); Hermeneia (Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 1971–); Old Testament Library (London: SCM; Philadelphia, PA: Westminster; Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox, 1961–); Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1998–2010); Biblischer Kommentar Altes Testament (Neukirchen-Vluyn: Neukirchener Verlagsgesellschaft, 1955–); Das Alte Testament Deutsch (Göttingen: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, 1949–); Herders Theologischer Kommentar zum Alten Testament (Freiburg im Breisgau: Herder, 1999–).

Last update: Matějec Tomáš, ThLic. Mgr. et Mgr., Ph.D. (06.10.2024)
Teaching methods -

Lecture combined with seminar - reading and interpretation of texts.

Last update: Matějec Tomáš, ThLic. Mgr. et Mgr., Ph.D. (06.10.2024)
Requirements to the exam -

Active participation in lessons (max. 3 absences), successful passing of ordinary tests and preparation and presentation of a paper (ca. 9000-10000 characters) are required for admission to the examination.

The examination has a written and an oral part; both of them check the knowledge acquired during the semester.

Last update: Matějec Tomáš, ThLic. Mgr. et Mgr., Ph.D. (06.10.2024)
Syllabus -

1. Historiography in general, the specific character of biblical historiography, Deuteronomistic history.

2. Joshua (title and contents of the book, origin, literary and theological characteristics).

3. Exegesis of Josh 6 (the conquest of Jericho).

4. The Book of Judges (title and contents of the book, origin, literary and theological characteristics).

5. Exegesis of Judg 3:12-30 (the story of Judge Ehud).

6. The Book of Samuel (title and contents, origin, literary and theological characteristics).

7. Exegesis of 1 Sam 16-31 (dramatic relationship of Saul and David); 2 Sam 7 (Nathan's prophecy).

8. The Books of Kings (contents, origin, literary and theological characteristics).

9. Exegesis of 2 Kings 4:8-37 (Elisha raises up the son of the Shunammite woman).

10. The Books of Chronicles (title and contents, origin, literary and theological characteristics).

11. Ezra and Nehemiah (title and contents, origin, literary and theological characteristics).

12. Didactic and Parenetic Stories - Ruth (title and place in the canon, contents, structure and formation, theological message).

13. Esther (text, its formation and contents, message).

14. Tobias (title and contents, formation, literary and theological characteristics).

15. Judith (introduction, contents, literary type, message).

16. The Books of the Maccabees (contents and intention; characteristics, history and significance of the Maccabean Revolt).

Last update: Matějec Tomáš, ThLic. Mgr. et Mgr., Ph.D. (06.10.2024)
Entry requirements -

No specicific.

Last update: Matějec Tomáš, ThLic. Mgr. et Mgr., Ph.D. (06.10.2024)