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Hebrew Literature

Hebrew Literature . History, Themes, Influence. Hebrew literature. Most important example: - Jewish Bible, or Christian Old Testament Preserved by the Hebrews - Semitic nomads - Theocentric view of life. What is the Bible?. From Greek word “biblia” meaning “collection of writings”

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Hebrew Literature

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  1. Hebrew Literature History, Themes, Influence

  2. Hebrew literature Most important example: - Jewish Bible, or • Christian Old Testament Preserved by the Hebrews - Semitic nomads - Theocentric view of life

  3. What is the Bible? From Greek word “biblia” meaning “collection of writings” 3 main sections include every genre of literature except drama

  4. 3 main sections • Torah – first 5 books – name them? Genesis (Greek word) Exodus (Greek word) Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy (Grk)

  5. 3 main sections 2) Historical accounts Book of Samuel which includes “David & Goliath” Writings of the prophets

  6. 3 main sections 3) Variety of works, including: Poetry (Psalms) Short stories (Book of Ruth) Religious dialogues (Book of Job)

  7. Themes in the Bible? Constant themes: 1) One God & his power, goodness, & mercy 2) Covenant or solemn agreement between God & Hebrews

  8. Themes in the Bible? 3) Humans tend to stray from the right path 4) God forgives them every time

  9. Influence of the Bible? Major importance to Jews, Muslims, & Christians Has inspired writers & artists for 2000 years

  10. Influence of the Bible? Written in Hebrew & Aramaic 1st & most important translation: Greek Translated into 200 major languages including Latin & other Western langs.

  11. Influence of the Bible? Translated into > 1000 other tongues Famous translation: 1611 King James translation Has influenced our prose & poetry for 400 years

  12. Story of the Flood Theme: Covenant or solemn agreement between God & humans Essence of covenant: mutual loyalty i.e. If humans are just & faithful, God will protect them.

  13. Story of the Flood God interacts with Hebrews through mediators or chosen men: 1) Noah, a virtuous man 2) Moses, who receives 10 Commands 3) Prophets later

  14. Story of the Flood Covenant = warm & loving divine/ human relationship almost like marriage bond Theme of covenant: first appears in Flood story

  15. Story of the Flood Chosen mediator? Noah Issue at stake? viability of creation itself Sign of agreement? rainbow

  16. Flood Stories Now: Compare/ contrast the Sumerian flood story with the Hebrew flood story.

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