An Old Testament Theology Thesis

Textbook reading assignments:

An Old Testament Theology: An Exegetical, Canonical, and Thematic Approach

Chapter 7: The Gift of the Cosmos

Chapter 8: The Gift of Adam

Chapter 9: The Gift of the Bride

Chapter 10: The Gift of the Garden

God’s Kingdom Through God’s Covenants: A Concise Biblical Theology

Chapter 4: The Covenant with Creation in Genesis

Chapter 5: The Covenant with Abraham – Part 1

Response to the discussion questions (250-300 words)

For further instruction on formatting and grading, please refer to the Discussion Board Instructions and Rubric attachments below.

In Chapter 8, Section II, Waltke/Yu discuss three key aspects of mankind’s reflection of God: (1) Image and likeness, (2) Rule and subdue, and (3) Male and female.

Explain briefly how these three concepts relate to our (human) reflection of God.

Then, explain how one (or more) of these concepts might have a bearing on a modern issue today (moral, social, political)