LESSON SEVEN AN OVERVIEW OF THE GENESIS STORY
Lesson Overview: In this lesson, students will understand the Book of Genesis as the foundational work for the entire Hebrew Bible. They will learn basic biblical terms that will help them understand the text and to be able to engage in logical exchanges about the Bible’s account of the history of humanity and the shaping of Israel as a nation. Key Concepts: Bereshit (in the beginning), epic, Torah, Pentateuch, Yahweh (God), Abraham, Mesopotamian, Canaan, covenant, prologue, blessing, curse, repentance, genealogy, motif, inheritance Objectives: Students will: • • • • • •
understand the Book of Genesis as a foundational work for the entire Hebrew Bible. become familiar with the most basic biblical terms that are useful in interpreting textual meaning. follow the literary patterns of storytelling in the Hebrew Bible. write a reflection on key details of the lesson. edit writing to correct composition errors. engage in discussions of the lesson via a discussion board.
Expected Learning Outcomes: At the end of this lesson, students will be able to: • • • • • • •
explain how the Book of Genesis is a foundational work for the entire Hebrew Bible. use basic biblical terms to interpret textual meaning and purpose. demonstrate knowledge of the literary patterns of storytelling found in the Hebrew Bible. understand how the Book of Genesis gives an account of the early history of humankind and how Israel became a nation. write a reflection on key details of the lesson. edit writing to correct composition errors. engage in discussions of the lesson via a discussion board.
Duration:2-3 hours
Academic Initiatives for Biblical Literacy in Secondary Education
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