Christian Origins

Fall 1995: MWF 11:00-12:00. Kraemer.
Distribution II: History and Tradition

This course will explore the origins of Christianity from its roots in early Judaism in the first century C.E. through the second century C.E. The course will concentrate on a careful and critical reading of early Christian writings, with particular attention to those that ultimately came to be included in Christian scripture (the New Testament). Relevant Jewish and Roman sources will also be considered. To help us set the varieties of early Christianity in their historical, economic, social and political contexts, we will utilize insights from historical and literary criticism, sociology, anthropology, archaeology and other fields of inquiry, with particular attention to the significance of gender.

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