RL 200 — Fall 2009
last update 06 November 2009
Unit III:
A CHOSEN PEOPLE, A COVENANT NATION
Session Date Topic Assignment Enrichment
18 Tu 11/03 Samuel, Saul, & David in the Deuteronomistic History Read:I–II Samuel, esp. 1 Sam 1–9; 2 Sam 22–23, I Kings 3; Boadt 12, 15, 17 King David evidence
19 Th 11/05 Prophets versus Kings: Speaking for the Covenant God Read: Boadt 16, 18
Covenant Essay due
Prophetic Speech; Israelite Prophecy
20 Tu 11/10 Exile: God's Suffering Servant Read: Isa 40 –55; Micah; Boadt 19–20 Jerusalem conquered
21 Th 11/12 Return & Restoration: The Second Temple Read: Isa 56–66; Jeremiah 30–33; Ezekiel 34–37; Joel; Jonah; Boadt 21–22  
22 Tu 11/17 Prophetic Justice: Group Presentations Read: Boadt 24, 26. Social-Justice Praxis Portfolio due  
23 Th 11/19 Third Unit Examination
Review of Part 3  
Tu 11/24 FRIDAY CLASSES Remember: the Lament Psalm worksheet & Lament Psalm are due after break
Th 11/26 Give thanksTHANKSGIVING BREAK
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