HIST 024 - Ancient Israel and Its Near Eastern Context

Institution:

University of California-Riverside

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Description:

Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): none. Introduces biblical archaeology and its historical interpretation. Focuses on the Old Testament and its historical and cultural setting in the ancient Near East. Explores biblical and non-biblical literature (Canaanite, Sumerian, Babylonian, Assyrian) to illustrate further the contacts and interconnections among all the peoples of the ancient Near East.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.UCR.EDU

Phone Number:

(951) 827-1012

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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