“Exploring the Relationship between Ancient Near Eastern Writings and the Old Testament” Prompt 1: In light of the videos provided this week, describe some ways writings from Ancient Near Eastern peoples (e.g. Egyptians, Hittites,

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Prompt 1: In light of the videos provided this week, describe some ways writings from Ancient Near Eastern peoples (e.g. Egyptians, Hittites, Babylonians) can help us understand a biblical text.
Prompt 2: How should we evaluate the stories of violence in the Old Testament, particularly the events surrounding the conquest of Canaan (Joshua, Judges)?