OT202 Introducing the Pentateuch
Overview
In Introducing the Pentateuch Dr. David Baker provides a broad overview of the background, structure, content, themes, and literary styles of the first five books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. He traces the continuous story line from creation to Israel’s arrival in the promised land with a bird’s-eye view, while exploring key stories, topics, and theological messages in greater detail along the way. Throughout the course, Dr. Baker draws out and discusses the implications of this portion of the Old Testament for the Christian’s life and ministry.
Top Highlights
“We’re trying to understand Scripture rather than undermine Scripture. By using the historical-critical method, we’re not criticizing the Bible, but we’re seeking to interpret it with integrity.” (source)
“law’; or in Hebrew it’s ḥamishshah ḥumshe Torah (the ‘five-fifths of the law’).” (source)
“In chapter 24:7, it talks about words being read; in verses 4 and 5, it talks about the sacrifices on the altar; this is in Exodus.” (source)
“Bible has a dual nature. ‘God spoke,’ so we have divine words being involved” (source)
“I don’t see miracles happening today, so they probably never did happen.” (source)
- Title: OT202 Introducing the Pentateuch
- Author: David W. Baker
- Series: Logos Mobile Education
- Publisher: Lexham Press
- Print Publication Date: 2018
- Logos Release Date: 2018
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Courseware
- Subjects: Bible. O.T. Pentateuch › Introductions; Bible. O.T. Pentateuch › Criticism, interpretation, etc; Education › Bible. O.T. Pentateuch--Introductions; Education › Bible. O.T. Pentateuch--Criticism, interpretation, etc
- Resource ID: LLS:OT202BAKER
- Resource Type: Courseware Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2019-06-21T15:33:00Z
Dr. David W. Baker is a professor of Old Testament and Semitic languages at Ashland Theological Seminary in Ohio, where he’s taught since 1986, following teaching assignments at the University of Durban-Westville and the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa. He’s also lectured in Argentina, Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
Dr. Baker has a particular interest in pedagogy, constantly exploring new means and media to enhance the learning and teaching experience for both the instructor and the student. He has contributed to, edited, or written over 40 books, including Isaiah in the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary, The NIV Application Commentary: Joel, Obadiah, Malachi, and Dictionary of the Old Testament: Pentateuch. Forthcoming books include Genesis 37–50: A Handbook on the Hebrew Text in the Baylor Handbook on the Hebrew Bible Series, 1 & 2 Kings in the Teach the Text Commentary Series, Genesis in the Apollos Old Testament Commentary Series, and 1 & 2 Samuel in the Believers Church Bible Commentary Series.
He’s blessed with a wife, Morven, who immigrated to Canada from Scotland—a start that prepared her to support Dr. Baker in his geographical wanderings. Morven is a counselor specializing in women’s issues, specifically sexual abuse and domestic violence. Together, they have two children and three granddaughters.