READING ISAIAH (OT-4422)

This course examines the book of Isaiah from the central Jewish and Christian frames of hope and peace. From this hermeneutical lens, the course offers the opportunity to interrogate the total scope of the book of Isaiah as well as its constituent parts. Hope and peace will also assist in reading the book amid contemporary challenges such as globalization, war, terrorism, national security, ethnic identity, and boundaries. Participants will spend time reflecting on theological appropriations of the book of Isaiah in the context of the book itself and various present-day social settings. [Introduction to Old Testament] Course meets synchronously on weekdays, 6/14/21-6/25/21, from 1:30pm-4:30pm, online via Zoom.