Ancient Israelite and Judean History

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Fundamental to a deeper understanding of the Hebrew Bible and the ancient Israelites is a knowledge of the socio-political history of ancient Israel and Judah. In this course, students will be introduced to the general history of Israel and Judah from their origins into the exilic period, participate in the examination of specific issues and debates relating to the history of Israel and Judah, and acquaint themselves with the research tools and methods employed in historical reconstruction