 | University of Virginia record February, 1911 |  |
THE JOHN B. CARY MEMORIAL SCHOOL OF BIBLICAL
HISTORY AND LITERATURE.
Professor Forrest.
Required for Admission to the Work of the School: The General
Entrance Examination and, in addition, English Literature 1A or its
equivalent.
For Undergraduates.
Course 1B: Old Testament History and Literature: English Literature
1A prerequisite.—This course and Course 2B are designed to give
students a comprehensive knowledge of Hebrew history and the literature
that grew out of that history. Attention will be given to Hebrew origins
and the various periods of their history through nomadic life, early settlement,
with the literature belonging to those stages of development and experience.
Instruction will be given by lectures, assigned readings, reports and
discussions. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 10-11. Madison Hall.
Course 2B: New Testament History and Literature: English Literature
1A prerequisite.—A rapid study of the history and literature of
the times between the close of the Old Testament and the opening of the
New Testament will introduce students to the life and literature of the
closing period of Hebrew national history. A more detailed study of New
Testament history and literature in relation to the preceding period will
then be made. Instruction will be given by lectures, assigned readings,
reports and discussions. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 10-11. Madison
Hall.
But one of these courses will be given each year, the course for any
session being determined by the choice of the class.
Term Course, Second Term: The Literature of Hebrew Prophecy:
English Literature 1A prerequisite.—A study of the Literary Prophets
of the Old Testament with special reference to their literary form, and
the formation of a correct style in written and spoken discourse. Hours
by appointment. Madison Hall.
Term Course, Third Term: The Wisdom Literature of the Hebrews:
English Literature 1A prerequisite.—A study of the writings of the Wise
Men of Israel, with special reference to literary form, and political and
social philosophy. Hours by appointment. Madison Hall.
For Graduates and Undergraduates.
Course 3C: Formation and Literary Value of the English Bible:
Course 1B, or Course 2B (or the equivalent of either) prerequisite.—A
study of the history of the Text and the Canon will lead up to a study
of the history of the English Bible. Special attention will be given to
the various English versions that culminated in the Authorized and
Revised versions. The earlier versions will be examined, their sources
will be considered, and the literary value of both the earlier and later
versions estimated. In addition to a study of these versions in original
copies or reprints, a wide range of reading will be required in the
voluminous literature of the subject, reports and papers will be called
for on assigned topics, and an essay or thesis demanding original investigation
will be a part of the session's work. Hours by appointment.
Madison Hall. Further advanced work in Biblical History and Literature
may be arranged to meet the needs of students.
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