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2009 Course Handbook

AHST105: From Ur to Babylon: A History of Israel from Abraham to the Babylonian Exile

A study of the traditions and history of the Jewish people from the foundation of the nation through the period of the monarchy to the catastrophic events of the early sixth century BCE. The Hebrew Bible and archaeological evidence will be used as sources to reconstruct the history of the period and to understand the theological responses to unfolding events. Critical scholarship will be employed to interpret our historical sources.

Credit Points:3
Contact Hours:3
When Offered: TBD - To be determined
Staff Contact: Dr Stephen Llewelyn
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Assessed As: Graded
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Department of Ancient History

Recent Updates

17 Oct 2008 - EDUC80P

Program title amended