Learner Reviews & Feedback for The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future by Emory University
About the Course
Persepolis to Babylon itself. While some recovered from the destruction, others did not. But none responded to political catastrophe by
fashioning the kind of elaborate and enduring monument to their own downfall that we find in the Bible. Most conquered populations viewed
their subjugation as a source of shame. They consigned it to oblivion, opting instead to extol the golden ages of the past. The biblical authors in
contrast reacted to loss by composing extensive writings that acknowledge collective failure, reflect deeply upon its causes, a...
Top reviews
MA
Aug 19, 2020
The course develops ways of considering the Hebrew Bible that empowers a believer in another faith tradition with a greater scope to look beyond assumptions about literal truths and polemic tropes.
CS
Oct 11, 2016
It's a very good course if you want to know how the bible came into being, events that happened from the very beginning and how the bible continues to remain and be read even today. Wonderful!
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By JOHN Q
•Mar 25, 2016
Great course! As a non christian I learn a lot about western culture and history
By Macx S
•Dec 6, 2016
Very great course for believers and non belivers, packed with useful information
By jorge e j d
•Jan 31, 2018
Muy Bueno. Gracias por este excelente curso. un abrazo desde Bogotá , Colombia
By Russil A
•Dec 11, 2016
Excellent course! Professor Wright is passionate, warm and engaging. Loved it!
By Edi d
•Aug 30, 2016
This course has mad me look at the Bible in a completely new and exciting way.
By Nikhil P L
•Jun 21, 2023
Excellent Course, Loved every part of it. Jacob Wright is the best teacher.
By Gustavo O
•Sep 13, 2018
Very good teacher and the course is amazing! Thank you for share!!
By Saleh M
•Nov 3, 2016
it would be better if we could do exams without buying certificate
By Naokichi D
•Mar 9, 2018
Enriching historical knowledge in every course material.
By Rosalee C
•Aug 7, 2016
This is a very enlightening course. I loved it.
By Sven S
•Nov 29, 2018
Great course, very interesting and good lecturer
By David H
•May 16, 2018
Great course, it gave me plenty to think about.
By Brigette M
•May 26, 2021
Very enjoyable and insightful class Thank you
By Hadar Z
•Nov 6, 2021
very interesting, from many different angles.
By HEPHZIBAH P F
•Aug 1, 2020
Amazing insight into the Biblical world.
By Jereesh E
•Oct 11, 2018
Very much interesting information
By Marco S d P
•May 16, 2016
Grest course! I do recommend!
By Pamela m k
•Aug 14, 2016
Outstanding in every way.
By Winston A W
•Nov 29, 2020
Excellent, thank you.
By Guillermo
•Jul 18, 2017
Un curso excepcional
By Maria C B
•Mar 11, 2020
EXCELENTE MATERIAL!
By Federico C
•Jun 7, 2018
Great teacher
By Lloyd H
•Apr 1, 2021
Excellent!
By Shannon M
•Jan 27, 2021
love it!!!
By Andreina L K
•Jun 9, 2019
Me encanto