Daniel--Extra Credit

Please read Chapter 1-7 and Chapter 12 of Daniel. What do you see in the stories that might have helped Ancient Israel provide ethical guidance or emotional fulfillment?  What do you see here that show something about how Ancient Israel taught the world "new ways to dream"?

Maxims of Ptah Hotep (extra credit)

The Maxims of Ptah Hotep reflect well the values of Old Kingdom Egypt, showing us how that society provided ethical guidance to its members.  Please skim through the maxims and pick out one you find particularly interesting.  Do you think this good advice, or not?  Is it in any way applicable today?

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To get started, here's a test of the History 121 extra credit system. Click the "comments" link below and give me your honest answer: what's the first thing that comes into your head when you here the word history?