The aim of the course is to deepen knowledge of biblical exegesis with the help of selected texts from the Old
Testament.
Testament.
The course focuses on the Jacob cycle of Genesis (25:19-35:29), particularly on the interpretation and reception history of the narrative of Jacob's struggle at Jabbok (Gen. 32:23-33). Students are expected to study the discussed texts for each lesson on an ongoing basis, to read the recommended literature, and to prepare analyses, interpretations, and interpretive suggestions for the texts under discussion.
