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 in Fall 2012

Fall 2012

RELI0280A-F12 Lecture (Yarbrough)