Old Testament

…Biblical theology is divided into Old Testament theology, which deals with the Old Testament, and New Testament theology, which deals with the New Testament. However, when the study of the Bible is conducted philologically or historically and with little theological interest, it is also called Biblical studies, Old Testament studies, New Testament studies, etc. Practical theology studies theological issues related to the practical aspects of Christian life, such as church worship and the guidance of believers, and has many branches. …

*Some of the terminology that refers to "Old Testament studies" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

…聖書神学は旧約を扱う旧約聖書神学と新約を扱う新約聖書神学とに分かれる。ただし，聖書の研究が文献学的，歴史学的になされ，神学的関心が乏しい場合には，聖書学，旧約学，新約学などともいわれる。実践神学は教会の礼拝，信徒の指導などキリスト教生活の実際面にかかわる神学的問題を研究し，多くの分科を有する。…

※「旧約学」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

出典｜株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典 第２版について | 情報