Hebrew Scriptures: From Egypt to Israel

From

10/24/2011

To

10/30/2011

Content

History of Ancient Israel:
*Moses & the Exodus
*The 10 Commandments (in Ex. & Dt.)
*Selections from the Torah/Mitzvot (laws for community)
*Joshua as Moses'Successor
*Crossing the Jordan & Settling in
*The Judges - "No king in Israel"

Skills

Reading essential narratives in the Hebrew Scriptures.
Reading Torah texts focusing on laws/mitzvot.
Developing questions, interpretations & applications.

Resources

The Bible texts.
Films: "Prince of Egypt" "The 10 Commandments"

Instructional Strategies

Lecture
Group work
Film analysis
Role playing

Assessment

Class participation
Relevant handouts for Scripture texts
Quiz/Test instruments

Outcomes

Awareness of the importance of the role of Moses & the Exodus experience in the history of Israel.
Understanding the Commandments & examples of other Torah laws/mitzvot.
A sense of the history of Israel's settling in the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership.