The God of Ethical Wills: Moral Instruction and Prophetic Legacy
Examines ethical instruction supposedly given by Jacob's sons
Course Instructors
To Be Announced
Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies
Details
Examines the source material as ethical instruction supposedly given by Jacob's sons. Focuses on the concept of God revealing moral failures and the path to repentance, highlighting ethical themes like jealousy and sincerity.
Course Curriculum
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What You Will Learn
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Testamentary Form: Study ethical instruction through final speeches
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Moral Themes: Examine jealousy, repentance, and sincerity
FAQs
These are Pseudepigraphal texts presented as final ethical instructions from biblical patriarchs to their children before death.
The Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs, featuring ethical instructions attributed to each of Jacob's twelve sons.
Themes include warnings against jealousy (like Joseph's brothers), calls to repentance, and instructions for sincere devotion to God.
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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Ethical Analysis : Study testamentary literature and moral instruction
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Character Study : Examine patriarchal ethics and family dynamics
