RELG 2230 — RELG 2230
Men of the Bible – 3 Credits This course is designed to introduce the modern day reader to the many men of the Bible who helped shaped the Bible message. In studying these men, students will have an opportunity to look into their lives. It will be illuminating and inspiring to see their stories played out in the Bible. Many of the men are strong men, many are good men and some are evil men. In that light, the student can see the aspects of both good and evil as nothing is withheld from the Biblical record and all flaws and good character traits are there for all readers to see. The gamut of men in the Biblical record runs from patriarchs such as Abraham and Jacob to Judas Iscariot and Pontius Pilate. No matter their character, their lives can still be examined in the context of their exploits, accomplishments and commitments. These men all have complex and multifaceted personalities and as a result, their message is relevant to all generations. These men struggled with real problems and obstacles. These issues are in essence the same struggles that all human kind face today. Many chose poorly and their lives reflected those poor choices but others made good choices and as a result, their lives are viewed through the results of those choices. But whether poor choices or good choices, the study of these men's lives in Biblical times is relevant for today.