Alexandria and Antioch: Exegetical Cultures in Late Antiquity: Syllabus 2016.docx (original) (raw)

The course syllabus discusses exegetical cultures in Late Antiquity, focusing on the diversity of approaches among authors from Alexandria and Antioch. It emphasizes the need for a comprehensive understanding of exegetical features beyond simple classifications, highlighting anthropological complexities such as social contexts, goals, and techniques. Assignments encourage students to compare scriptural exegesis practices of significant figures, specifically Theodore of Mopsuestia and Origen, fostering a nuanced analysis of early Christian biblical scholarship.