RELB 110: Biblical Backgrounds (2026)
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About Course
Welcome to Biblical Backgrounds Class
Course Content
Course Content
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Course Objectives
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Introduction
Books: The-IVP-Bible-Background-Commentary-Old-Testament-John-H.-Walton-Victor-H.-Matthews-et all
This books serve as a window to the Israelite culture by offering insight into the Israelite or ancient Near Eastern way of thinking, this book can help biblical students as interpreters avoid erroneous conclusions of Bible texts.
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The Archeology of the Holy Land by Jodi Magness
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The IVP Bible Background Commentary-Old-Testament by John H. Walton & Victor-H.-Matthews-etc.
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The IVP Bible Background Commentary-New-Testament by Craig S. Keener
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The World of the New Testament: Cultural, Social, and Historical Contexts by Joel B. Green & Lee Martin McDonald
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Sample Reading Reports
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Reading Report Uploads
Unit. 1 -The Value of Biblical Backgrounds in Scripture interpretation
In this week we discover aspects of biblical backgrounds including the historical setting, topography, language, literature and archeology.
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Introduction to Biblical Backgrounds
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Zoom Lecture Summary
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The Role of Background Studies in Biblical Interpretation
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Reading and Sample Reading Reports (Templates)
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Importance of Historical and Cultural Contexts of Scripture
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The Importance of Historical Backgrounds in Biblical Interpretation
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Biblical Background Quiz 1
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Importance of Historical Backgrounds in Biblical Interpretation Quiz 2
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Reading Report / Written Assignment
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Reading Report
Unit 2: Geography of the Biblical World- The Land of Israel: Topography, Climate, and Regions
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Assignments
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The Geography of Israel
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Geography of The Biblical World
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Geography and Climate of Israel – Quiz
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Reading Report / Written Assignment
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Reading Report
Unit 3: Historical Periods of the Old Testament
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The Historical Periods of The Old Testament
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Reading Report / Written Assignment
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Reading Report
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Old Testament Historical Periods Quiz
Unit 4: Culture & Society in the Ancient Near EasT
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Family structures; honor/shame; patronage; law codes
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Reading Report / Written Assignment
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Reading Report
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Ancient Near Eastern Social Structures Quiz
Unit 5.Religion & Worship in the OT World
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Temples; sacrifices; priesthood; covenant rituals
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Reading Report / Written Assignment
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Reading Report
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Old Testament Religion and Worship
Unit 6: Archaeology of Ancient Israel
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Material culture; cities; inscriptions; limits of archaeological interpretation
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Reading Report / Written Assignment
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Reading Report
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Archaeology of Ancient Israel
Unit 7: Intertestamental Period
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The Intertestamental Period
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Persian, Hellenistic, and Roman influence; Second Temple Judaism
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Reading Report / Written Assignment
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Reading Report
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Intertestamental Period Influences
Unit 8: Geography of the New Testament World
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Galilee, Judea, Samaria; cities of the Roman world; roads and sea travel
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Reading Report / Written Assignment
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Reading Report
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New Testament Geography
Unit 9: Social and Cultural Life in the NT World
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Household Codes, Slavery, Patron–Client Systems, and Honor–Shame
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Reading report
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After class assignment
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New Testament Social Structures and Culture
Unit 10: Political and Religious Powers in the NT
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Roman administration; Herodians; Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes
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Reading Reporting
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After Class Assignment
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Political and Religious Powers Quiz
Unit 11: Archaeology and the New Testament
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Synagogues; inscriptions; urban archaeology; early Christian material culture
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Reading Report
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After Class Assignment
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Archaeology and Material Culture Quiz
Unit 12: Integrating Backgrounds for Interpretation
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Case studies from OT and NT; strengths and cautions in application
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Reading Report
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After Class Assignment
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Integrating Backgrounds for Biblical Interpretation Quiz