This
course explores the history and development of the people of Israel in ancient
times. What do we know about the Israelites and how do we know it? Students
will read both biblical and extra-biblical materials and study the remains of
key archaeological sites. They will learn about everyday life in ancient
Israel, the role of class and gender, life-cycle events, religious festivals,
political institutions, systems of belief, and famous personages in history and
lore. The trajectory of the course will begin with the Near Eastern origins of
the people, continue through the rise of the Israelite and Judahite monarchies,
and end with the post-exilic reestablishment of the Second Temple commonwealth
in the Persian period.
Dr. Ben Gordon
JS 1100/HIST 1765/RELGST 1100
MWF 11-11:50
Gen-Ed: Foreign Culture/Reg
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