2. Who teaches this course, and why is it credible?

  • Led by Jacob L. Wright, Associate Professor of Hebrew Bible at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology. (MOOC lecturer)
  • Wright is a scholar of biblical composition, authorship processes, and the sociopolitical context of Israelite texts, with published works on Nehemiah and canonical origins.
  • The course reached a global audience—~27,000 enrolled from 174 countries—highlighting its wide scholarly and public resonance.
  • Offered through Emory University via Coursera—integrating academic rigor with accessible, online learning.

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