28-LESSON COURSE

The Hebrew Bible:
Exploring the Literature of Ancient Israel

Ivy-League-Level Hebrew Bible Insights Without the Price Tag!

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Dive into origins, agendas, and literary genius of the Hebrew Bible with one of the world’s most acclaimed biblical scholars, Dr. Joel Baden.

See the Hebrew Bible in a Whole New Light

The Hebrew Bible (what many call the Old Testament) is anything but simple! It’s a massive, messy, magnificent collection—shaped by centuries of history, competing ideologies, and... yes, countless hands.

Across 28 in-depth lectures, this course explores where these texts came from, what archaeology tells us (and doesn't), and how this ancient library slowly became "the Bible." If you think you already know what’s in there, get ready to think again...

BY THE END OF THIS COURSE, YOU'LL BE ABLE TO...

  • Trace the shifting voices behind the Bible’s most famous books
  • Identify contradictions, edits, and layered storytelling
  • Understand how biblical poetry, law, and prophecy shaped ancient Israelite society
  • Finally untangle how this ancient library came together—one scroll, revision, and reinterpretation at a time
  • Prepare to question what you thought you knew—and uncover a much messier, richer story beneath the surface.

Your Instructor

Joel Baden

Professor of Hebrew Bible, Author, and Speaker

Joel Baden
Joel Baden is Professor of Hebrew Bible at Yale University, and the Director of the Center for Continuing Education at the Yale Divinity School. He works widely in the field of biblical studies, with special attention to the literary history of the Pentateuch.

Special Bundle Price $698.60 $395.00

The value of 28 individual lectures with Joel Baden would usually be $698.60. However, if you purchase "The Hebrew Bible" online course today, you can enjoy the Special Bundle price of $395.00. This includes lifetime access to all 28 lectures and exclusive bonus materials.

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28 30-minute lectures, the Q&A recordings, audio downloads, and 5 bonus resources. Lifetime access.

Alternatively, this course is available through The Biblical Studies Academy (BSA), our premium membership and training community.

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