The Bible is the foundational sacred text for more than 2 billion people — and a source of political conflict, ethical dispute, and cultural inspiration. This introductory course focuses not only on the historical and geographical contexts in which the Bible arose but on its "afterlives" as well. This course will consider the variety of ways in which the Bible is employed in contemporary political and geopolitical conflicts and its influence on modern literature.
REL 144: Bible in Politics
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