B101 History of Biblical Times (2 Credits)

Lecturer: William LO

Description:

Geographical, historical, cultural and religious background of OT & NT times.

1. Geographical context of Palestine throughout the ages.

2. The Patriarchal traditions.

3. Exodus and the Settlement in Canaan.

4. The united Monarchy.

5. The divided Monarchy.

6. The Babylonian Exile and the Persian period.

7. The Hasmonaean Dynasty & the Hellenistic period.

8. The Kingdom of Herod & the Roman period.

9. Religious institutions & movements in Israel.

Reference:

1. * ANDERSON G.W.著，宋蘭友譯，《以色列的歷史和宗教》。香港：公教真理學會，1990。

2. JAGERSMA H., A History of Israel to Bar Kochba. ( London: SCM Press, 1994)

3. * LOHSE E., The New Testament Environment. (Nashville: Abingdon, 1976)

4. 傅和德著，《舊約的背景》，聖神修院神哲學院神學教材2。香港：公教真理學會，1994。

Note:

* Reference book recommended.