This unit provides an introduction to the study of the Bible, focusing on understanding the literary techniques biblical authors used to convey their message when writing narrative, legal and ritual texts. The first three books of the Bible (Genesis, Exodus, and Leviticus) are the focus of textual study in this semester.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Hebrew, Biblical and Jewish Studies |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Ian Young (FASS), ian.young@sydney.edu.au |
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Tutor(s) | Eddie Bridge, eddie.bridge@sydney.edu.au |
Paul Byun, paul.byun@sydney.edu.au | |
Jonathan Thambyrajah, jonathan.thambyrajah@sydney.edu.au |