The Bible is the world's most published book, and one with an incalculable, and ongoing, impact on human society. It is also a central carrier of divine revelation for Christianity. It is a book made up of many books from different times, contexts and authors. These books are united by a unique narrative in which God reveals Godself to the Israelite people and enters into covenantal relationship with them. This relationship comes to its climax when God becomes human in Jesus, who teaches and heals, dies and rises, to enable God's life of love to be fully shared with humanity and creation. Study of the Bible is therefore imperative to understanding Christian perspectives.
THBS100 is an introduction to the Bible, setting it within the context of its continuing significance for Christians. It explores the historical background, literary character and theology of the texts, in order to provide a sound basis for their contemporary interpretation and application. The unit will involve study of selected biblical texts and approaches to interpretation.
The aim of this unit is for students to acquire knowledge of the scriptures and begin to interpret them using scholarly methods and perspectives.
THBS100 is an introduction to the Bible, setting it within the context of its continuing significance for Christians. It explores the historical background, literary character and theology of the texts, in order to provide a sound basis for their contemporary interpretation and application. The unit will involve study of selected biblical texts and approaches to interpretation.
The aim of this unit is for students to acquire knowledge of the scriptures and begin to interpret them using scholarly methods and perspectives.