Course Syllabus
Instructor: Amy Erickson, Assistant Professor of Hebrew Bible
E-mail: aerickson@iliff.edu
Teaching Assistant: David King
E-mail: dking@iliff.edu
pdf of DRAFT SYLLABUS, updated 12/29/13. This syllabus is designed to give you an overview of the course. Now that the class is underway, I suggest you refer to it only to give you a sense of the big picture. *RELY on canvas for the most up-to-date descriptions of assignments and deadlines.
pdf: list of book review choices, updated 12/29/13
What is the Bible? Listen to this short video by Tim Beal: http://vimeo.com/75336079
Course Synopsis
This course introduces students to important themes in the Hebrew Bible, including creation, identity and ethnicity, history and memory, power, violence and war, hope, justice, and the nature of God and the gods. The course also covers the historical development of the literature, religion, and culture of ancient Israel, and methods and interpretive strategies for understanding ancient texts.
Books for the Course
See Taylor Library's list of online book sellers for purchasing options.
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