(SET) Understanding the New Testament & Understanding the Old Testament

Gain new levels of understanding into two of the most important spiritual texts in the history of human civilization with this illuminating two-course set. First, in Understanding the New Testament, examine the 27 books of the Christian Bible—and the authors and the world in which they were created—through a historian’s eye. Then, in Understanding the Old Testament, join a leading biblical scholar and archeologist for an enthralling look at the historical, religious, and literary significance of the Hebrew Bible.

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Categories: Biblical Studies Christianity Philosophy & Religion

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