The spring holidays of Passover and Easter have been intertwined since the earliest periods of Christianity. Each represents the defining event of Judaism and Christianity, respectively: the Exodus from Egypt and the resurrection of Jesus. This course discusses the biblical origins of the two holidays; how Easter grew out of Passover; and how the holidays have changed over the centuries, from the ritual practices to the liturgies and even to the dates on which they are celebrated.
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Introduction
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Week 1: Old Testament Origins
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Week 2: "Passover" in the New Testament
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Week 3: The Evolution of Passover
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Week 4: The Beginnings of Easter
