About this course

This course is free because of the generosity of our Vision Partners.

This course explores the role of biblical law as central to God's instructions to Israel in the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) and examines its relevance within modern Christianity. We will delve into the complexities and challenges posed by biblical law, addressing crucial questions such as the implications of severe penalties for offenses like disobedience and adultery. By situating biblical law within its historical and cultural context, we aim to understand why Jesus considered these laws binding and how they continue to inform modern Christian practice. This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of biblical law and its ongoing significance in today's world.
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Course objectives

This course focuses on the following topics:

  • How ancient law functions differently than our legal systems.

  • How to understand biblical law as a unique type of literature within the ancient Near East.

  • How Jesus and the viewed and lived out the Torah.

  • How the apostles lived out the Torah post-resurrection.

Course outline

    1. About this course

    2. What you'll learn

    3. What you need

    4. Instructor

    1. Pre-work 01

    2. Session 01

    3. Quiz 01

    4. Discussion 01

    5. Additional resources 01

    1. Pre-work 02

    2. Session 02

    3. Quiz 02

    4. Discussion 02

    5. Additional resources 02

    1. Pre-work 03

    2. Session 03

    3. Quiz 03

    4. Discussion 03

    5. Additional resources 03

    1. Pre-work 04

    2. Session 04

    3. Quiz 04

    4. Discussion 04

    5. Additional resources 04

    1. Pre-work 05

    2. Session 05

    3. Quiz 05

    4. Discussion 05

    5. Additional resources 05

The Christians' Relationship to the Old Testament

  • Free
  • 6.5 hours of video content
  • 8 Modules

Additional course details:

  • Difficulty level: 3

    The learning difficulty for this course is 3 out of 5. It is recommended for intermediate students and above.

  • Unlimited access

    You receive unlimited access to the course once you enroll.

  • Certificate of completion

    You automatically receive a certificate of completion once you finish the course.

Course material

All instructional material is provided in the course.

Instructor

Revd. Dr. Dru Johnson

Revd. Dr. Dru Johnson is the Templeton Senior Research Fellow at Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford, adjunct professor at Hope College, and the director of the Center for Hebraic Thought. His main area of research has focused on the philosophical and intellectual world of biblical literature. His recent books include Understanding Biblical Law: Skills for Thinking with and through Torah (Baker Academic), What Hath Darwin to Do with Scripture? Comparing Conceptual Worlds of the Bible and Evolution (IVP Academic); Biblical Philosophy: A Hebraic Approach to the Old and New Testaments (Cambridge University Press); Human Rites: The Power of Rituals, Habits, and Sacraments (Eerdmans); The Universal Story: Genesis 1–11 (Lexham); Epistemology and Biblical Theology: From the Pentateuch to Mark’s Gospel (Routledge); and Knowledge by Ritual: A Biblical Prolegomenon to Sacramental Theology (Eisenbrauns).