Hebrew Scriptures 2

Beneath the literal sense of the Bible, interpreters have for over 2,000 years discerned allegorical meanings related to divine truths and spiritual realities. Unity’s approach to scripture is connected to that stream of thought, which has at times been “mainstream” but more often “esoteric” and mystical. Students will experience the rewarding and surprisingly practical process of the Unity way of Bible interpretation. They will learn a step-by-step method for metaphysical interpretation and application of the meanings to their lives. Students will metaphysically interpret selected passages from Hebrew Scriptures. This course is part 2 and concludes the journey into the Hebrew Scriptures.

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• Identify parts and origins of the Hebrew Scriptures
• Identify the writers and the times of the writings
• Compare time periods and explain their significance
• Explain how the Hebrew Scriptures can present the story of the evolution of the consciousness of humankind
• Interpret stories, characters and places metaphysically
• Relate the interpretations to life today
• Interpret the stories maieutically for deeper meaning

Required Text/Readings

• Bible NRSV –a Study Bible is highly recommended. Preferred study Bible: The New Interpreter’s Study Bible – NRSV version with Apocrypha;
• Also acceptable: The New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha: NRSV or The Harper Collins Study Bible including Apocryphal Deutercanonical Books
• Metaphysical Bible Dictionary, R.C. Douglass, Unity Books (on-line version at Truth Unity.net)
• The Revealing Word, Unity Books (on-line version at Truth Unity.net)