REL 411 - Ancient Israelite Religion

Institution:

Furman University

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Description:

The history and development of religious life in ancient Israel from its beginnings in Bronze Age Canaan to the emergence of Judaism in the 5th Century BCE. Topics include: the emergence of monotheism out of Israel's polytheistic context; conflicts over orthodoxy, heterodoxy, and syncretism; the details of Israel's cultic practices, including sacrifices, communal gatherings, and varieties of religious leadership; and the place of the goddess and other feminine dimensions of deity. 4 credits.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.furman.edu

Phone Number:

(864) 294-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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