<p>Seminar, three hours. Examination of selected topics on political, social, and intellectual history of ancient Israel. Exploration of how historical, social, and political contexts shaped and influenced interpretation and use of biblical texts. May be repeated for credit. S/U or letter grading.</p>

Ancient Near East

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College of Letters and Science

The department brings together a variety of disparate cultural and linguistic studies, both ancient and modern, into a vibrant interdisciplinary whole.

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Seminar: Ancient Syria/Palestine

AN N EA 230

4 units