AUREL 212 - Introduction to the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament)

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Augustana Faculty

An introduction to the literature of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), focusing on the history of its books, and on their contents and major themes. The course also introduces students to the issues of interpretation, examining how different religious communities and individuals read the texts, and surveying contemporary academic biblical studies.