A study of the first five books of the Old Testament (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy) with an emphasis on God’s redemptive plan, creation, fall, flood, nations, key persons, and dealings with the children of Israel.

PROFESSOR’S ADDITIONAL COMMENT
The first five books of the Bible (both Hebrew and Christian) are foundational to all of Scripture and are one of the most important portions of the Word of God. This is so because its theological and historical revelations are necessary for an understanding of the rest of the Old Testament and the New Testament. For example, these five books contain God's revelation concerning the origin of the world with its emphasis on the creation of man-made in the image of God, how sin entered human history and the judgment that followed, and the origin of the nation of Israel and its covenant–relationship to Yahweh. The study of the Pentateuch is foundational to our understanding of the fall of humanity and God’s plan for our redemption. Let us always be mindful that this is a study of God’s Holy Word. Therefore, we must approach our study humbly and prayerfully as to bring all glory and honor to God.