BIBL-550ES Historical Context of Jesus and the Gospels

This course offers an investigation of life in the biblical world of the first century Palestine. It will focus on worship and architecture, art and literature, occupations, and daily life of people living in the Middle East at the time of Christ. Special attention will be placed on topics and the Old Testament texts that bring understanding to the interpretation of the Gospel narratives. Prerequisite: BIBL-500

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