The Bible: Its History, Literature, and Influence
2023-24 Sem A
1 - Arts and Humanities
CLASS
LT
3
English
English
PILO 1
PILO 2
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PILO 8
PILO 10
ATTITUDE
ABILITY
B2

This course introduces the history, literature, and impact of the Bible, including both the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) and the New Testament, for students with no or limited previous knowledge. It surveys the writing and compilation of the Bible, its linguistic and literary forms, and its role as a foundational document for Western civilization. Lectures will cover major topics including the content and structure of the Bible; the history of its formation; the diversity of literary genres within it; its linguistic characteristics in terms of the original languages of its texts, Hebrew and Greek; and its impact on the literary and cultural developments in Western society. Group discussions and readings will emphasize contextualized and critical interpretation of selected biblical texts and scholarly articles.

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CRN Section Term Type Capacity Day Time Building Room Instructor
1434114341CE12023-24 Sem ALecture2Tue12:00-14:50YEUNGLT-9
  • Prof. LEE John Sie Yuen
1434014340CA12023-24 Sem ALecture138Tue12:00-14:50YEUNGLT-9
  • Prof. LEE John Sie Yuen
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