Literature

LIT118A Hebrew Bible

Introduction to textual, source, redaction, historical, and literary criticism of individual books of the Hebrew Bible and to exegesis as science and ideology. Covers texts and iconography of neighboring mythological traditions (Mesopotamian, Ugaritic, Egyptian, Greek) when appropriate. Course topic changes; see the Class Search for current topic. Critical approach designations: Canons, Histories. Distribution requirement: Pre-1750.

Credits

5

General Education Code

TA

Quarter offered

Spring

Instructor

D. Selden

Repeatable for credit

Yes