ENGL 2423 - The Bible as Literature II

Institution:

Cameron University

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3 hours credit Exploring the Gospels, Epistles, and Apocalyptic Literature, this course continues Bible as Literature I by first examining how English translation of the Bible in the 16th century profoundly impacted English, American and other literary traditions. The first third of th e course will focus on the Gospels, emphasizing narrative perspective, figurative language and literary allusion. The second thir d will emphasize the Pauline epistles, their rhetorical strategies and the liter ary tr adit ion t hey ha ve inspired among writers in E nglish. In the final third of the course, students will study the apocalyptic/mystic traditions of the Bible through readings in Isaiah, Ezekiel, Jeremiah and Revelations. Lecture 3 hours.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cameron.edu

Phone Number:

(580) 581-2200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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