Course Summary
Explore the rich history, culture, and religious significance of Jerusalem through this course. Learn about the city's architecture, politics, and the role it plays in the world today.Key Learning Points
- Discover the various religious and historical sites in Jerusalem
- Understand the city's complex political landscape
- Explore the diverse architecture and cultural influences in Jerusalem
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Tour Guide
- USA: $50,000
- India: ₹4,000,000
- Spain: €30,000
- Religious Studies Teacher
- USA: $45,000
- India: ₹3,000,000
- Spain: €25,000
- Political Analyst
- USA: $75,000
- India: ₹5,500,000
- Spain: €45,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Gain a deep understanding of Jerusalem's history and culture
- Appreciate the significance of Jerusalem in various religions
- Be able to navigate the city's complex political landscape
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of world history
- Interest in religious studies and cultural exploration
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Self-paced online course
- Video lectures and readings
- Quizzes and assignments
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Notable People in This Field
- Amos Oz
- Edward Said
Related Books
Description
The destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Babylonian Exile were a great catastrophe in the history of the Jewish Nation.
What really happened during that dark, fateful age, and how did new opportunities arise from the ashes?
Outline
- Introduction to geopolitics and geography of the Ancient Near East
- Course trailer
- Welcome
- The Babylonian Period
- The Early Persian Period
- Modern Scholarship
- Course Overview
- Geopolitical Background
- The outcome of the Assyrian conquest and the Geopolitical situation in the Levant
- Fall of Assyria (A)
- Fall of Assyria (B)
- Rise of Neo-Babylonian Empire
- Babylonian chronicles
- Babylonian-Egyptian struggle
- Summary of part 1
- Rise of The Egyptian 26th Dynasty (Optional)
- The Rise of Judah (Optional)
- Recommended reading for Week 1
- Week 1 quiz
- Judah Under Babylonian Rule
- Introduction to Week 2
- Babylonian conquest of Hattu-land (A)
- Babylonian conquest of Hattu-land (B)
- Babylonian conquest of Judah
- Jehoiakim’s revolt (A)
- Jehoiakim’s revolt (B)
- Babylonian arrangements
- Recommended Reading Week 2
- Week 2 quiz
- The Days of the Destruction of Jerusalem
- Introduction to Week 3
- The Egyptian intervention (A)
- The Egyptian intervention (B)
- The causes of Zedekiah’s rebellion
- History of destruction (A)
- History of destruction (B)
- History of destruction (C)
- Recommended Reading for Week 3
- Week 3 quiz
- Gedaliah son of Ahikam
- Introduction – between Jerusalem and Mizpah
- Gedaliah and his status
- Gedaliah as the governor of Judah: the text (A)
- Gedaliah as the governor of Judah: the text (B)
- Gedaliah as the governor of Judah: the history (A)
- Gedaliah as the governor of Judah: the history (B)
- Theology of the destruction (Konrad Schmid)
- Summary of Week 4
- Recommended Reading for Week 4
- Week 4 quiz
- Archaeology of the sixth century BCE
- Introduction to Week 5
- Ramat Rahel as a starting point
- Stamped jar handles from the seventh and sixth century BCE (Ido Koch)
- Lion Stamp Impressions
- The continuity in the sixth century BCE
- Destruction and changes in the material culture (A)
- Destruction and changes in the material culture (B)
- Destruction and changes in the material culture (C)
- What between the results and the historical reconstruction
- Summary of Week 5
- Problems in research (Optional)
- The rural hinterland of Jerusalem (Dr. Yuval Gadot) (Optional)
- Recommended Reading for Week 5
- Week 5 quiz
- The restoration of Jerusalem in the early Persian Period
- The Babylonian and Persian Periods: Methodological Perspective
- The Fall of Babylon (Prof. David Vanderhooft)
- The Cult and the Temple in Jerusalem
- Slow Changes in the Geopolitical Situation
- Urbanization and Ruralism
- The Persian Interests in the Hill Country
- The Status of Jerusalem and Persian Interests
- Changes in the Status of Jerusalem
- Polemic Literature in Persian Period Yehud – Joshua 9 (Dr. Cynthia Edenburg)
- The Babylonian Deportations and the Judahite Diaspora in Babylonia (Prof. David Vanderhooft)
- Summary of Part 6
- Final Summary of the Course
- Recommended Reading for week 6
- Final Exam
Summary of User Reviews
Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Engaging lectures and insightful discussionsPros from User Reviews
- In-depth exploration of Jerusalem's cultural and religious significance
- Excellent course material and resources
- Knowledgeable and passionate instructor
- Flexible schedule allows for self-paced learning
- Opportunities for meaningful interaction with fellow students
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course material to be too dense or overwhelming
- Not suitable for those looking for a broad overview of world history
- Occasional technical glitches with the online platform
- Limited feedback from instructors on assignments
- Some users felt that the course could benefit from more interactive elements
Professor Oded Lipschits, Ph.D.
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