Work-in-progress (Spring 2026) – Last updated on April 11, 2026
Historical and literary survey of the Hebrew Bible, Greek Deuterocanon, and Christian New Testament with consideration for the reception of those texts among Jews and Christians today
University of Houston, Houston, Texas
Instructor of Record
Spring 2026, Fall 2026
Core Materials
- Syllabus
- Spring 2026
- Fall 2027 (Placeholder)
Dr. Stephan’s Lectures
Odysee Video Lecture Playlist (Full)
- Students may elect to download the Odysee desktop or mobile application from lbry.com and/or to subscribe to my channel.
Monotheisms from the Middle East – Dr. Stephan’s Study Guide and Big Ideas
Judaism Past and Present – Dr. Stephan’s Study Guide and Big Ideas
Christianity Around the World – Dr. Stephan’s Study Guide and Big Ideas
Academic Biblical Studies: Why? How? – Dr. Stephan’s Study Guide and Big Ideas
Genesis 1-3: Jewish and Christian Etiology – Dr. Stephan’s Study Guide and Big Ideas
Exodus Event – Liberation of God’s People – Dr. Stephan’s Study Guide and Big Ideas
Ecclesiastes/Qoheleth – Wisdom Read by Jews and Christians – Dr. Stephan’s Study Guide and Big Ideas
Gospel of Matthew – The Story of Jesus the Jew – Dr. Stephan’s Study Guide and Big Ideas