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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, monarchy, dissolution of the state,
exile, and restoration, together 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 its relations to the preceding
period will then be made. Instruction will be given by lectures,
10-11. Madison Hall.
These courses will be given in alternate years, Course 2B being offered
for the session of 1910-1911.
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. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10-11. 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. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10-11.
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. Tuesday, Thursday,
Saturday, 9-10. Madison Hall.
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