Description
The emergence of Ancient Israel has long fascinated scholars and general audiences alike. This course will cover Ancient Israel from its cradle to the beginning of the common era, ending with Qumran. It will cover the theories about the origins of Israel, including the exodus from Egypt, against the socio-political background of Ancient Israel with due attention to historiography. The succession and successes of various royals will be covered, as well as the activity of the prophets in a comparative perspective. Cultic practices throughout the period will be discussed.
One of the major sources for this period is the Hebrew Bible. Its formation and development, as well as the openness and closure of the canon, will be scrutinised. We will pay attention to the history of Scriptural interpretation and what this means for our assessment of the Scriptures.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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