God and Liturgical Piety: Prayer, Ordeal, and Ethical Integrity
Examines the Prayer of Azariah and Susanna, focusing on the concept of God as the vindicator
Course Instructors
To Be Announced
Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies
Details
Examines the Prayer of Azariah and Susanna, focusing on the concept of God as the vindicator of the innocent in the face of legal or physical threat. Analyzes the source of these devotional additions to enhance the book's piety.
Course Curriculum
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What You Will Learn
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Textual Additions: Study devotional enhancements to biblical narratives
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Vindication Theology: Examine God's role in protecting the innocent
FAQs
The course focuses on the Prayer of Azariah and the story of Susanna from the Apocryphal additions to Daniel.
The central concept is God as the vindicator and protector of innocent people facing unjust threats or legal challenges.
These devotional additions were created to enhance the piety and theological depth of the original biblical narratives during the Second Temple period.
What is in this course?
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Duration : 1 Days
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Class Start Date : 2026-02-01
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Devotional Analysis : Study prayer and liturgical additions to biblical texts
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Ethical Framework : Understand God's role as vindicator of the innocent
