Curated OER
An Ancient Revolution: The Written Word
Students examine the Bible, one of the earliest written sources, as a compilation of narratives, and search the resources on the HERITAGE DVD-ROM for historical "proof" as well as create their own stories and scripts based on ancient...
Smart History
Smarthistory: Judaism, an Introduction
Introductory historical summary of Judaism. Provides an explanation of the origins of the "children of Israel", Jewish law, and Jewish culture. With links to additional resources.
Other
Ben Zvi Institute: Aleppo Codex
View the Aleppo Codex, a tenth-century manuscript of the Hebrew bible.
Yale University
Open Yale Courses: Introduction to the Old Testament
From Yale University 24 lectures 50 minutes in length by Professor Christine Hayes as an introductory course on how the Old Testament or Hebrew Bible reflected religious life in ancient Israel and influenced Western Civilization.
Other
The Bible: A Cheatsheet [Pdf]
This wonderfully detailed .pdf document will aid those who need some background on the Bible in order to better understand literary allusions to the books and their content.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: : From Hebrew Bible to Christian Bible
The author discusses how early Christians turned to Jewish scriptures for interpreting the life of Jesus.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Judaism, an Introduction
Judaism is a monotheistic religion that emerged with the Israelites in the Eastern Mediterranean. This short introductory article discusses the history of Judaism, its sacred texts, and Jewish law.