This course is very involved but logical and follows a nice path of learning. Anyone wishing to see and understand how life was and how it was perceived and reported is quite interesting and gets the grey matter working. Thoroughly enjoyable.

Really fantastic. A lot of great information and insight and interesting interpertations. A lot of superb thoughts to think about. Very well taught. Kept my interest through the entire series. Professor was easy to follow. A lot for me to

I thought I'd enrolled in a course to fill in some gaps in my concepts of early world history and religious history. Instead, what I found was a solid foundation for a program in the Humanities that will keep me inquiring for years.

I just started this class this morning and Professor Wright is great. Usually I find the professors in a one on one lecture such as this, either speaking too fast or just boring. He is terrific. I have enjoyed the lessons very much.

It helped me so much not only in interpretation of Bible but also in my understanding of formation of Nationalism. It even helped me to study early North American history and New England colonists' psychology and life.

I found this course rich with content and excellent in providing a new perspective. Dr. Wright describes everything really well. The interviews with the experts were informative, too. I thoroughly enjoyed the course.

Enjoyed the historical context of the creation of Biblical texts and their redaction. Interesting perspective on the fundamental purpose of the texts from our vantage point 2.5 millennia down the pipe.

Excellent course, I strongly recommend it for everyone. I didn´t have previous knowledge about the topic and I learn a lot and manage to pass it. Excellent videos with subtitles in different languages.

E​xcellent course. Professor Wright integrated alot of material. The discussions with other professors were an amazing reference point, and uniquely valuable when reflecting on the course.

El profesor es muy dinámico y ayuda a ver la situación geo-política de Israel, las ventajas y desventajas de estar en el cruce de camino de dos potencias rivales.

I have now taken this course several times. Each time I go a little deeper and study a little more. This is truly an excellent course. Highly recommended!!

The first of many classes I intend to take on this subject. Please have others.

A great class that brought many new thoughts and many revelations.

Very interesting discussion about the writing of the Hebrew Bible. Particularly enjoyed the interviews with experts in the field.

This is one of the best courses I have taken with Coursera. the lectures were excellent and the readings were also wonderful.

Opened my eyes to the value of the Old Testament not just for my faith but for society. Recommend this course to all.

I found this course very interesting, and learnt a great deal about how and why the Bible came to be written.

This is a good introduction to Old Testament archaeology and analysis of the development of its scriptures.

Very interesting course to get a full insight in the topic and on the different research paths.

Have given me more historical and objective approach to the Bible, great course ! Thank you !

I like Dr. Wright's observation of the Levant bridge between the 2 main powers of the day.

Excellent study, I will be taking more from Emory University! Thank you very much!

Great course! As a non christian I learn a lot about western culture and history

Very great course for believers and non belivers, packed with useful information

Muy Bueno. Gracias por este excelente curso. un abrazo desde Bogotá , Colombia

Excellent course! Professor Wright is passionate, warm and engaging. Loved it!