Rel 151: Understanding the Bible

UNDERSTANDING THE BIBLE

Dr. Bryan Rennie
Religion 151

CONTENTS

Schedule of Classes
Description and General Notes on the Class
The Two Papers
Sample Questions
The Old Testament - Contents
The Dating of The Tanakh and its Sources
Extant Early Manuscripts of the Bible
Significant Dates in Biblical History
The Prophets
Wisdom Literature
Apocalyptic Literature
Dating the Book of Daniel
The New Testament
The Problem of Multiple Gospels
The Priority of Mark
The Letters of Paul
The Revelation to John

brennie@westminster.edu