THL 305 - Portraits of Jesus: from the Gospels to the Gnostics and Islam

Institution:

Concordia University-Saint Paul

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Description:

Beginning with the four distinct presentations of Jesus in the Gospels of the New Testament, students also explore the portrayal of Jesus in classical writings, Jewish writings, the Nag Hammadi literature, the Christian apocrypha and Islamic literature. Students will gain skill and confidence in reading ancient texts and understanding the historical, social, and religious trends that shaped the ancient world. (Prerequisite: THL100, The Biblical Heritage of Christianity; THL206, New Testament)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csp.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 641-8278

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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