The Prophecy of Isaiah

Course Description: In the book of Isaiah God revealed His plan for Israel and the world from the 8th century BC to the coming of Christ and the creation of the new heavens and new earth. He also assured the completion of this plan by demonstrating His control over history. Luke and Acts is an account of the fulfillment of Isaiah 40-55. Hence without Isaiah we may misunderstand Christian salvation and mission.

By studying Isaiah in its historical, literary and theological contexts this course seeks to make plain the meaning of the prophecies, which are mostly expressed in poetry. Thus much attention is given to how to interpret poetic prophecies. The prophetic books of Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Daniel will also be briefly considered in order to present God's plan for world redemption more completely.

Instructor: Dr. Leong Tien Fock
Dates: 27 March to 29 May 2008 (7.45 pm to 10.45 pm)
Venue: First Baptist Church, Lot 8 Jalan Pantai (9/7), Petaling Jaya
Cost: RM130 for students who wish to attend the classes (no exam/assignments)
RM240 for students who wish to apply this course into existing degree program
Credit: 2 credit hours

Closing Date: 20 March 2008.

Contact: For more information or to register, contact the Registrar, Ms. Doreen Chan, via h/p at 016-2830918 or email doreen28@tm.net.my.

About the Course Instructor
Dr. Leong Tien Fock is the Research Coordinator of the Malaysia Campus Crusade for Christ. His PhD is from the University of California at Los Angeles in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures. Dr. Leong has taught at various seminaries in Malaysia and Singapore.

Comments

pearlie said…
Hi Dave,
Isn't it kinda weird these days, we "meet" and then we meet? lol
Anyway, it was nice seeing you.

I gather you will be taking the Isaiah class? My friend, Noel is planning to. I don't think I will be able to stomach it with 4 + 1 assignments still pending (the +1 being Dr O'Brien IF I decide to do it ;) All the best to you!

Blessings!
Dave said…
:) Nice to 'meet' in real life hehe... The NPP is a very interesting and crucial topic to grapple with, glad Peter O'Brien did the class with us. Think I'd try to do the question on righteousness and justification according to NT Wright (but can't transfer credit to MBS so will depend on whether got time or not la haha)... Will skip Isaiah too hehe...

when i met John piper in minneapolis two years ago, i asked him about this book... it was still in the draft stage and some frens were reviewing it, glad that it has finally come out