Sacred Texts of Eastern Christianity 7,5 hp

This course focuses on how the Sacred Scriptures were transmitted in Eastern Christianity, including the Peshitta in the Syriac communities, the Septuagint in the Greek communities, Ethiopic translations, and the Arabic translations used among others by the Copts. Besides biblical texts, texts by the Apostolic Fathers are read and analyzed. Central questions include the formation of the canon, as well as the use and interpretation of these texts in ancient and modern times. The course also includes studies on reception theory.At the end of the course, the student is expected to be able to: - account for the textual history of the authoritative Bible version in each tradition and to discuss their theological value and relevance - analyze and compare understandings and uses of the Scriptures in Patristic and modern times - apply critical methods and theories in the study of biblical texts and their reception - identify and argue for trends and changes in the transmission, comprehension, and use of the Scriptures in the relevant source material