BIB 210 Deuteronomy and Old Testament Ethics

A thorough study of the book comparing its background and form in the light of ancient international treaties and showing how comprehensively it reveals the sovereign lordship of God over his people in ancient times with application to our own twenty-first century situation. The book of Deuteronomy is considered to be the most important for a complete understanding of the rest of the Old Testament. The course will also include the study of Old Testament ethics within the context of Deuteronomic law. Formerly BIB 322. Prerequisite(s): BIB 101  or BIB 198 ; BIB 102  or BIB 199 ; taken concurrently with BIB 201 , BIB 202 , BIB 298  or BIB 299 . 3 hour(s).