The term 'Old Testament' is a theologically loaded term that suggests the doctrine that the New Testament has fulfilled, surpassed, or antiquated the Hebrew Bible, so the instructor prefers to refer to the Bible as the 'Hebrew Bible' for accuracy.

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Professor Christine Hayes

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the term 'Old Testament' is a theologically loaded term...you're going to hear me refer to the object of our study as the Hebrew Bible

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Lecture 1. The Parts of the WholeYaleCourses
Created: 8/12/2026, 6:17:41 PM

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