Pentateuch & Former Prophets

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Taught BY DSPT. This course, proceeding by lecture and discussion, will involve close, critical and careful study of the Pentateuch and Former Prophets (Joshua through 2 Kings), highlighting the main historical/ social issues, the literary tools useful for analysis, and the relevance of the books to various communities receiving them, including ourselves. The books of Genesis and Deuteronomy will anchor study of the other books. Issues of land- its fruitfulness and fragility-will be central. Participants can expect to write about 25 pages, likely in shorter and focused segments (though to write a research paper is an option). Regular, prepared participation is also expected, demonstrating familiarity with both texts and methods of study. [Faculty Consent required; 20 max enrollment; Auditors excluded]