THE-365 CREATION AND APOCALYPSE

Detailed study of the biblical traditions of the origin and end of the world and the relationship between these two traditions, including their ancient Near Eastern background, the development of apocalyptic literature in pre-Christian Judaism, and Jewish and Christian apocalyptic writings. The course will also examine the history of interpretation surrounding these biblical traditions in Jewish and Christian communities, including the impact of modern scientific discoveries on the interpretation of selected biblical texts.

Credits

3

Distribution

Theology/Philosophy