The work of God in relation to humankind begins in the Old Testament. All of the events from humanity’s creation up to the point of redemption occur in this larger portion of the Bible. In Old Testament Literature the events are dissected into their historical and prophetic contexts. It includes a study of the development of the nation of Israel and individuals who made significant contributions to this process.
 
If you are enrolled in this course for three credits, the third credit will be earned by completing a collateral reading assignment (CRA). The CRA is based on the textbook They Spoke from God: A Survey of the Old Testament by William C. Williams.