Middlebury

RELI 0280

Hebrew Bible /Old Testament

Studies in Hebrew Bible/Old Testament
Studies in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament is an introductory course that focuses on a major religious text in the Western tradition. We will closely read diverse selections from the Pentateuch, the Prophets, and the Writings in English translation; no familiarity with the Bible or background is presumed. Special attention will be paid to matters of genre and methods of modern biblical scholarship, as well as Jewish and Christian traditions of interpretation. (Seniors by waiver) 2 hrs. lect., 1 hr. disc.
Subject:
Religion
Department:
Religion
Division:
Humanities
Requirements Fulfilled:
HIS PHL
Equivalent Courses:
JWST 0280

Sections

Spring 2019

RELI0280A-S19 Lecture (Schine)
RELI0280Y-S19 Discussion (Schine)
RELI0280Z-S19 Discussion (Schine)

Spring 2016

RELI0280A-S16 Lecture (Schine)

Fall 2012

RELI0280A-F12 Lecture (Yarbrough)

Fall 2010

RELI0280A-F10 Lecture (Schine)
RELI0280Z-F10 Discussion (Schine)

Fall 2008

RELI0280A-F08 Lecture (Yarbrough)
RELI0280Y-F08 Discussion (Yarbrough)
RELI0280Z-F08 Discussion (Yarbrough)

Spring 2007

RELI0280A-S07 Lecture (Lieber)

Fall 2003

RELI0280A-F03 Lecture (Lieber)