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.

It's a very good course if you want to know how the bible came into being, events that happened from the very beginning and how the bible continues to remain and be read even today. Wonderful!

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.

Excellent course, providing a broad background of the historical Bible, as deep as you care to go and a good companion to the various Bible studies I've taken.

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.

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!

This course has mad me look at the Bible in a completely new and exciting way.

Very good teacher and the course is amazing! Thank you for share!!

it would be better if we could do exams without buying certificate

Enriching historical knowledge in every course material.

This is a very enlightening course. I loved it.