RELG 205 - Hebrew Bible in its Ancient Near Eastern Context

3HU, CD
First Semester. An introduction to the literature, religion, and history of ancient Israel as contained within the Hebrew Bible and to the methods of interpretation used by modern scholars to understand this ancient text. Biblical writings will be studied within the context of other ancient Near Eastern religious, legal and literary texts. Thematic emphases will include: the emergence of monotheism, the divine/human relationship, the mediation of priest, prophet and king, and issues of canon. No previous knowledge of the Hebrew Bible is assumed.

Prerequisites & Notes
This course is identical to JWST 205.
Enrollment Limit: 40.
Ms. Chapman

Next offered in 2007-2008

Credits: 3 hours