Ancient Near Eastern History

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This course explores the world of the Ancient Near East to understand the context of the biblical narrative. Special attention will be given to Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the civilizations of the eastern Mediterranean, African, and Near Eastern cultures. This course emphasizes the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Palestine, and the eastern Mediterranean, and analyzes the origins and developments of the contemporary Middle East conflict. Special attention is directed to the Sumerians, Hittites, Egyptians, Persians, Assyrians, Phoenicians, and Hebrews. The contribution of each of these peoples to present day culture will be emphasized.