Classroom•Introduction to the Hebrew Bible
Module 2

The Origin of the Hebrew Bible

Explore the unique nature of the Hebrew Bible and how it should shape the way we read it.

3 Hours 26 Minutes
Begin Session 7
  1. An Important Premise: The Inspiration of Scripture
    Session 7
    An Important Premise: The Inspiration of Scripture
    Did God or people write the Bible? Examine how the Bible’s origin is both human and divine.
    41 Minutes
  2. What the Torah Says About the Bible’s Origins
    Session 8
    What the Torah Says About the Bible’s Origins
    Where in the Torah do the authors talk about the writing of the Bible? And what do these mentions teach us about the Bible’s purpose? Let’s take a look!
    21 Minutes
  3. What the Prophets Say About the Bible’s Origin
    Session 9
    What the Prophets Say About the Bible’s Origin
    What did the prophets have to say about the origin of the Hebrew Bible? Dive in and find out!
    30 Minutes
  4. The Origin of the Bible From a Historical Perspective
    Session 10
    The Origin of the Bible From a Historical Perspective
    How does the compositional process of the Bible affect our understanding of the divinity of the Bible? Learn what the Bible says about this process!
    30 Minutes
  5. The Hebrew Bible as a Mosaic
    Session 11
    The Hebrew Bible as a Mosaic
    Learn to recognize how smaller literary units in Scripture trace repeated themes and see how they fit together to form a larger narrative.
    31 Minutes
  6. The Hebrew Bible Is Like an Aspen Grove
    Session 12
    The Hebrew Bible Is Like an Aspen Grove
    How is the Hebrew Bible like an aspen grove? Dive in and find out!
    25 Minutes
  7. The Different “Encyclopedias” of Authors and Readers
    Session 13
    The Different “Encyclopedias” of Authors and Readers
    Explore two revolutionary ideas about the biblical text and how they impact how we read and understand the Bible.
    25 Minutes
  8. Quiz
    The Origin of the Hebrew Bible
    4 Questions