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Introduction to New Testament Studies - Why Study the New Testament?

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This introductory course approaches the New Testament as a collection of historical documents rather than authoritative scripture. It introduces its historical context and asks learners to consider how the text might have appeared to an ancient person.

Syllabus

- Chapter 1. Why Take This Course?.
- Chapter 2. The Bible As A Historical Text.
- Chapter 3. Imagining An Ancient's Perspective.
- Chapter 4. Q&A.
- Chapter 5. Going over the Syllabus.

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  • Profile image for Kevin Yinah
    Kevin Yinah @ksyinah
    Introduction to New Testament Studies - Why Study the New Testament? The course is very interesting and the lecturer is very good.
    Thanks
  • Charles (Sonny) Moon
    I really enjoyed the lecture and the professor was real engaging with a mix of humor and seriousness. The lecture was not what I had expected but the professor made it enjoyable and I actually learned some things that I though I knew. I would highly recommend this lecture.
  • Ferraz Morais Pedro
    I learned alot, found out new things, and the class was very good , I thought It Would be waste of time however, I loved...
  • Profile image for Josué Schaucoski De Oliveira
    Josué Schaucoski De Oliveira
    Muito boa só precisa ter tradução para o português. A princípio tive dificuldade em entender o inglês mais utilizei tradutor. Foi o que me ajudou.
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