DSMB22 Selected Issues in the History of the Nabataean Kingdom

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2019
Extent and Intensity
8/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
dr. Mohammed Al-Nasarat (lecturer), Mgr. et Mgr. Markéta Melounová, Ph.D. (deputy)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. et Mgr. Markéta Melounová, Ph.D.
Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Jitka Erlebachová
Supplier department: Department of Classical Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Mon 18. 11. 16:00–17:50 K23, Tue 19. 11. 16:00–18:50 A21, Wed 20. 11. 10:00–11:50 A21, Thu 21. 11. 10:00–11:50 A21
Prerequisites
Basic orientation in Ancient History.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
When and where does the Nabataeans History begin? The course will focus on the origin of the Nabataeans, and trace the rise of this civilization in Jordan. The course will examine how the people of the Nabataeans were able to develop their society. The course will explore the social and religious history of the Nabataeans. We will also explore the Petra church archive that was discovered in 1993.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, a student will be able to:
- identify and summarize important features of the major periods in the history of the Nabataeans
- understand why the Nabataeans were able to live in the harsh desert
- analyze the nature of the Nabataean society
- describe various topics concerning culture, religion, and economic aspects of the Nabataeans
- better understand the Petra church archive and the changeover of the Nabataeans from paganism to Christianity
Syllabus
  • Petra and the Nabataean Kingdom in classical writings
  • Ceremonies and festivals in the Nabataean society: history and traditions
  • The Petra papyri archive: one of the most important discoveries of ancient documentary texts outside Egypt
  • Building of churches and the changeover from paganism to Christianity in Late Ancient Petra and its hinterland during the period from AD 312 to 565
Literature
    required literature
  • BOWERSOCK, G. W., 1983. Roman Arabia. Cambridge: Harvard University Press.
  • GLUECK, N., 1970. The Other Side of Jordan. Cambridge, MA: American Schools of Oriental Research.
    recommended literature
  • GRAF, D., 1990. The Origin of the Nabataeans. Aram 2, 45–75.
Teaching methods
Presentation (PowerPoint), discussion.
Assessment methods
Participation in the classes (70%), active participation in discussions.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught only once.
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