Here is another free course from Open Yale Courses. Professor Dale B. Martin teaches “Introduction to New Testament History and Literature.” This course examines the early history of Christianity and its various interpretations. The Bible's New Testament is the main body of text used, but other sources are studied as well. Keep in mind that this course is taught from a strictly secular perspective, and it is not intended for religious insight. If you are interested in the origins of Easter and its customs, then this is a good place to start. This may also be a good course for those interested in Roman civilization and its subjects. Happy Easter!
The classes include the following topics: Biblical canon, Greco-Roman world, Judaism, the gospels, Jesus as a historical figure, Saint Paul, interpretations of scripture, and the afterlife.
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