RLST 3740 - Biblical Traditions: Old Testament

Investigates the history and nature of the Biblical text. Follows the tradition of critical scholarship beginning in the Enlightenment era and continued down to the present day, sometimes entitled “Secular Humanism.” Topics include theories of authorship of the Torah, its general nature and content; the historical books of the Bible, the Prophets, and the Wisdom Literature. Semester Hours: 3 to 3