The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future
Explore the Bible's origins, purpose, and relevance in this comprehensive course on ancient Israel and Judah's history.
Explore the Bible's origins, purpose, and relevance in this comprehensive course on ancient Israel and Judah's history.
Dive into the fascinating world of biblical studies with this course on the Bible's prehistory, purpose, and political future. Taught by Dr. Jacob L. Wright from Emory University, this course offers a unique perspective on why the Bible was written and how it has shaped human history. You'll explore the geographical and historical context of ancient Israel and Judah, analyze biblical texts, and understand the creative response of biblical authors to political catastrophe. The course covers the rise and fall of kingdoms, the making of the Bible, and its role in shaping a new political community. Discover how the Bible serves as an educational curriculum and a model for peoplehood, and reflect on its potential future impact.
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What you'll learn
Understand the geographical and historical context of ancient Israel and Judah
Analyze biblical texts and their authors' creative responses to political events
Explore the rise and fall of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah
Examine the Bible's role as an educational curriculum for the nation
Investigate the Bible's promotion of "open access" to divine knowledge
Discover how the Bible reshapes Israel's identity through theology and covenant
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6 assignments
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the Bible's origins, purpose, and political significance. Students will learn about the geographical and historical context of ancient Israel and Judah, analyze biblical texts, and understand the creative response of biblical authors to political catastrophe. The curriculum covers the rise and fall of kingdoms, the making of the Bible, and its role in shaping a new political community. Participants will discover how the Bible serves as an educational curriculum and a model for peoplehood, and reflect on its potential future impact. The course emphasizes critical thinking and provides a deeper understanding of the Bible's relevance in history and contemporary society.
The Riddle That Has Yet to be Solved
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
The Rise and Fall
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
The Making of the Bible as a Response to Defeat
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Reinventing the Hero
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
A Wise and Discerning People
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Beyond Morality: The Bible as Political Model
Module 6 · 3 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Interdisciplinary Scholar of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament
Dr. Jacob L. Wright is a professor of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament at Emory University, known for his interdisciplinary approach. He previously taught at the University of Heidelberg and has published widely on ancient Israel, winning awards for his work.
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