Ancient Israelite Religion

College University of St. Michael's College, Faculty of Theology
Instructor(s) McLaughlin, John L.
Course Code SMB5064HS
Semester Second Semester
Section 0101
Online No
Credits One Credit
Location Toronto (St George Campus)
Description

A seminar examining features of ancient Israelite religion as reflected in the archaeological and literary evidence. Topics include the origins and nature of Yahweh,other deities in ancient Israel, monotheism, the cult of the dead, divergent perspectives of priestly, royal, deuteronomistic, prophetic groups, etc.

Pre-Requisites 3 semesters of Hebrew
Schedule Tue
Start Time 14:00
End Time 16:00
Hours Per Week 2
Minimum Enrolment 10
Maximum Enrolment 20
Teaching Method
Seminars
Means of Evaluation
Summative Paper
Previously Offered Winter 2021
Currently Offered Winter 2022