BIB 308 - History of the Bible: Origins, Development, and Canon

Credit Hours: 3

Examines the production and transmission of written materials in the ancient world. Focuses on the strengths and weaknesses of Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek as vehicles of written communication. Evaluates and compares the various theories of canonization and examines the historical process by which they occurred. Includes principles of text criticism, text assessment, and decision-making related to various translations. Explores guidance in choosing biblical versions, identifying landmarks in the history of biblical translation, and issues of the current debate.