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2015-2016 UMass Dartmouth Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

JST 213 - World of Old Testament

Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
An historical, sociological, and philosophical study of the world of the Old Testament and its effect upon the development of both Christianity and Islam. Special emphasis is placed upon recent archaeological discoveries which shed light upon the interaction of ancient Israel with surrounding cultures and its place in the context of Middle Eastern civilization. Lecture and discussion are supplemented with slide presentations and the display of various artifacts that reflect the lifestyles of the Biblical period. Cross-listed as JST 213. Cross-listed with HST 213
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