History of the Second Temple Period.

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An overview of the history of ancient Israel during the formative period of both Judaism and Christianity. It also provides a background to the Apocrypha and the New Testament. The course will use a combination of biblical, archaeological and historical data, emphasizing the distinct methodologies used in the study of each. This course is only available to students enrolled in the Semester in Jerusalem Program and requires an additional field study fee. Prerequisite: GPS 231 .