RELI 2220
Early Christianity
Introduction to the critical study of the writings of the New Testament with discussion of their Hellenistic and Jewish background, the historical Jesus, Paul and his letters, and historical and sociological explanations for the rise of the early church and interpretation of its writings.
2026
Readings
- Bart D. Ehrman, The New Testament: A Historical Introduction to the Early Christian Writings (8th edition). Costs ~ $106
- The Bible (with entire Old Testament/Hebrew Bible + New Testament) Almost any version of the Bible is fine, with the exception of the King James Bible, New King
- notes, there are two that are excellent: the Harper Collins Study Bible and the Oxford Study Bible.
Prerequisites & course information
Lecture three hours a week.