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HDS 1536

Apocalyptic Literature

Giovanni Bazzana

Description

The main focus of this course will be on the apocalyptic literature from the second temple and early Christian periods. The phenomenon of apocalyptic writing had its roots in second temple Judaism and exercised a profound influence on early Christianity with the redaction of a major work, included in the New Testament Canon, the Apocalypse of John. The course will not be limited to the reading of apocalyptic texts, but it intends to address the main themes that characterize historical research and the exegesis, as the definition of the apocalyptic genre, the counter-hegemonic elements in the texts, or the role of violence, which often informs apocalyptic imagery.

Enrollment Limited: No
Open to BTI Students: Yes

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Scheduling

Half Course
Fall 2009
M., W., @ 11 and hour to be arranged
Andover Hall, Room 118

Relationship to Program Requirements

Program Requirement	Area / Category / Art / Designation
MTS Area(s) of Focus	Jewish Studies New Testament and Early Christianity
MDiv Distribution Category/ies	Christianity
MDiv Art(s) of Ministry	none
ThM, pre-2007 MTS, and pre-2005 MDiv Area	Area 1
Language Course Designation(s)	n/a