Kurzus nemzetközi vendég- és részidős hallgatóknak
- Kar
- Bölcsészettudományi Kar
- Szervezet
- BTK Ókortudományi Intézet
- Kód
- BA-ERA-IACS-S-023
- Cím
- Biblical Hermeneutics
- Tervezett félév
- Tavaszi
- Meghirdetve
- 2025/26/2
- ECTS
- 6
- Nyelv
- en
- Oktatás célja
- Course Objectives The aim of this course is to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the history of biblical interpretation in the Hellenistic period and Late Antiquity. The course introduces the major interpretive traditions, the theoretical principles underlying the methods of various schools, and the practical exegetical techniques they employed. The subject matter forms an integral part of the religious and intellectual history of Hellenistic Judaism as well as rabbinic Judaism and early Christianity, while also offering perspectives relevant to modern hermeneutics. Antiquity constitutes the period in which Jewish and Christian religious narratives, concepts, and rituals assumed forms that continue to exert influence today. One of the principal driving forces—and at the same time a lasting imprint—of this development was the interpretation of Scripture. The course is primarily recommended for students interested in biblical studies, religious studies, intellectual history, and literary theory. Prerequisites include sufficient proficiency in English to read academic literature and a basic knowledge of the Bible.
- Tantárgy tartalma
- Course Content Classes are devoted to the discussion of English-language secondary literature on the topic, which is examined in conjunction with the primary source texts under analysis. In addition, the progress of students’ seminar papers is regularly reviewed and discussed. Course Schedule and Required Readings (For full bibliographic details, see below.) Introduction (February 13) Philo of Alexandria (February 20) P. Borgen, “Philo of Alexandria as Exegete,” in: Hauser–Watson 2003, pp. 114–143. The Dead Sea Scrolls (February 27) Ph. R. Davies, “Biblical Interpretation in the Dead Sea Scrolls,” in: Hauser–Watson 2003, pp. 144–166. Rabbinic Midrash (March 6) G. G. Porton, “Rabbinic Midrash,” in: Hauser–Watson 2003, pp. 198–224. Jewish Apocryphal and Pseudepigraphical Literature (March 13) J. H. Charlesworth, “The Interpretation of the Tanakh in the Jewish Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha,” in: Hauser–Watson 2003, pp. 253–282. The New Testament (March 20) D. H. Juel, “Interpreting Israel’s Scriptures in the New Testament,” in: Hauser–Watson 2003, pp. 283–303. New Testament Apocrypha, and Gnostic Writings (March 27) C. A. Evans, “The Interpretation of Scripture in the New Testament Apocrypha and Gnostic Writings,” in: Hauser–Watson 2003, pp. 430–456. The Apostolic Fathers and the Apologists (April 10) J. Trigg, “The Apostolic Fathers and the Apologists,” in: Hauser–Watson 2003, pp. 304–333. Alexandrian and Antiochene Exegesis (April 17) F. Young, “Alexandrian and Antiochene Exegesis,” in: Hauser–Watson 2003, pp. 334–354. Jerome and the Vulgate (April 24) D. Brown, “Jerome and the Vulgate,” in: Hauser–Watson 2003, pp. 355–379. Augustine and the End of Antiquity (May 8) R. A. Norris Jr., “Augustine and the Close of the Ancient Period of Interpretation,” in: Hauser–Watson 2003, pp. 380–408. Parallels, Differences, and Interactions in Jewish and Christian Biblical Interpretation in Antiquity (May 15) G. Stemberger, “Exegetical Contacts between Christians and Jews in the Roman Empire,” in: Saebø 1996, pp. 569–586. M. Saebø, “Church and Synagogue as the Respective Matrix of the Development of an Authoritative Bible Interpretation: An Epilogue,” in: Saebø 1996, pp. 731–745.
- Számonkérés és értékelés
- Assessment Criteria Class participation: regular attendance, weekly reading assignments, critical engagement with the readings, and active participation in class discussions (30%). Oral presentation: discussion-leading presentations on selected topics (number of topics depending on class size) (30%). Seminar paper: a written paper related to the topics discussed in class, differentiated by degree level; topics will be finalized in Week 4 of the semester (40%).
- Irodalomjegyzék
- Required and Recommended Literature B. Breed and others (eds.) Encyclopedia of the Bible and Its Reception (EBR). De Gruyter Brill 2009– (online) A. J. Hauser – D. F. Watson (eds.), A History of Biblical Interpretation: The Ancient Period, Grand Rapids–Cambridge: Eerdmans, 2003. M. Saebø (ed.), Hebrew Bible / Old Testament: The History of Its Interpretation, Vol. I: From the Beginnings to the Middle Ages, Part 1: Antiquity, Göttingen: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, 1996. J. Trebolle Barrera, The Jewish Bible and the Christian Bible: An Introduction to the History of the Bible, trans. W. G. E. Watson, Brill–Eerdmans, 1998.