OT303 Theology of Genesis
Overview
David W. Baker brings his interest in pedagogy and the Pentateuch to this Mobile Ed course on the theology of Genesis. In OT303 you will be introduced to the meaning and work of biblical theology, how it differs from systematic theology, and how to approach Scripture in a way that affects the reader for God’s glory. In addition, you will participate in a broad study on key theological themes found in the first book of the Bible, including an in-depth look at the picture Genesis paints of God; what it means for humanity to be created in God’s image; the impact of the fall and sin on both humanity and the rest of creation; and God’s plan of restoration and redemption—all informed directly by Scripture. This practical approach to biblical theology will show you how the book of Genesis shapes discipleship today.
Top Highlights
“In my view, Scripture is revelation from a personal God to the community of His creatures, who also possess personality so that they might not just live but flourish in relationship with Him, with each other, and with the rest of God’s creation. Theology is not just an intellectual exercise concerning concepts to be mastered.” (source)
“image is a representation of the original. It’s not equal to the original.” (source)
“Theology is the study of God, and of humanity, and how we relate to each other” (source)
“what the Bible does is narrate encounters between God and His creation.” (source)
“We really have two lenses for analysis. One lens [is] the theological questions that we bring, the life situations that we’ve experienced—our preunderstandings, if you like, which we’re bringing. That is one lens. The second lens [is] the words of the text itself which is there before us. One is subjective, who we are. The other is objective; it’s the text. Each of these lenses impacts the other.” (source)
- Title: OT303 Theology of Genesis
- Author: David W. Baker
- Series: Logos Mobile Education
- Publisher: Lexham Press
- Print Publication Date: 2016
- Logos Release Date: 2016
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Courseware
- Subjects: Bible. O.T. Genesis › Criticism, interpretation, etc; Bible. O.T. Genesis › Theology; Education › Bible. O.T. Genesis--Criticism, interpretation, etc; Education › Bible. O.T. Genesis--Theology
- Resource ID: LLS:OT303BAKER
- Resource Type: Courseware Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-12T04:58:15Z
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.