51 The Celtic World Who are the Celts? (And did Celtic druids really worship at Stonehenge?) Our understanding of the millennia-old Celtic society has been transformed by brand- new DNA evidence that totally changes our perspective on where the Celts came from and how they profoundly affected European history and culture. Covering 2,500 years of epic history, these lectures begin with Celtic origins in the 6th century B.C., move through Celtic culture, religion, politics and warfare, and end with a look at modern Celtic nations and people. Medieval historian Jennifer Paxton is an associate professor of History and director of the University Honors program at The Catholic University of America. The History of the Bible: The Making of the New Testament Canon Designed for Christians and non-Christians alike, this lively course introduces key issues about the New Testament — when the books were written, who wrote them, and how it was decided which books to include. Get steeped in the historical context of the times, including issues of language, oral history, theological forces shaping Christianity, and — of course — the physical limitations of spreading the written word at a time when the printing press lay far in the future. A leading biblical scholar, Bart D. Erhman is the author of 20+ books and the James A. Gray Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies at UNC.
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