Brief Introduction
This course is an introduction to the Bible, set against the background of the rich Archaeological findings from the Ancient Near East.
Description
The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the fascinating world of Israel's neighboring civilizations in biblical times. It offers a comparative study that examines the relationship between the Bible and these civilizations.
We will discuss a selection of biblical traditions, genres, and themes from a comparative perspective, and show how the ancient Near Eastern materials shed new light on these topics.
While the course will refer to a variety of civilizations, a special focus will be placed on Mesopotamia and its relationship to the bible.
Knowledge
- A new understanding of the ancient near eastern context of such central biblical themes and genres as:
- Creation Traditions
- Flood Stories
- Tower of Babel Story
- Law Literature
- Prophecy
- Wisdom
Introduction to Ancient Egypt and Its Civilization
- 4.6
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Colossal pyramids, imposing temples, golden treasures, enigmatic hieroglyphs, powerful pharaohs, strange gods, and mysterious mummies are features of Ancient Egyptian culture that have fascinated people over the millennia....
The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future
- 4.7
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With its walls razed to ground by Babylon’s armies, Jerusalem joined a long line of ancient vanquished cities—from Ur and Nineveh and Persepolis to Babylon itself....
Wonders of Ancient Egypt
- 4.8
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Colossal pyramids, imposing temples, golden treasures, enigmatic hieroglyphs, powerful pharaohs, strange gods, and mysterious mummies are features of Ancient Egyptian culture that have fascinated people over the millennia....
The Bible in Light of the Ancient Near East
- 0.0
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This course is an introduction to the Bible, set against the background of the rich Archaeological findings from the Ancient Near East....
