Introduction to the critical study of the writings of the New Testament with discussion of their Hellenistic and Jewish background, the historical Jesus, Paul and his letters, and historical and sociological explanations for the rise of the early church and interpretation of its writings. Precludes additional credit for RELI 1003 (no longer offered), RELI 1200 (no longer offered) and RELI 2207 (no longer offered). Lecture three hours a week.
Introduction to the critical study of the writings of the New Testament with discussion of their Hellenistic and Jewish background, the historical Jesus, Paul and his letters, and historical and sociological explanations for the rise of the early church and interpretation of its writings. Precludes additional credit for RELI 1003 (no longer offered), RELI 1200 (no longer offered) and RELI 2207 (no longer offered). Lecture three hours a week.
