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JWST 289 - The Hebrew Bible/Old Testament

Semester Offered: Spring
1 unit(s)
(Same as RELI 289 ) The Bible is one of the most important foundational documents of Western civilization. This course surveys the literature of the Hebrew Bible (Christian ‘Old Testament’) within the historical, religious and literary context of ancient Israel and its neighbors. What social and religious forces created these books, and how did they shape the lives of the ancient Israelites, their descendants, and all those they influenced for three thousand years? All texts are read in English translation. Agnes Veto.

Two 75-minute periods.


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