RELG 325 - Gods and Monsters: The Religions and Cultures of the Ancient Near East (4)

Introduction to the history, culture, religion, and literature of the ancient Near East. This course will examine important texts from Mesopotamia such as the Gilgamesh Epic, the Babylonian Story of Creation, and the Code of Hammurabi. Special attention will be given to the ways in which this enduring culture influenced the Bible itself. Offered: Fall.