"The Temple of Dendur", completed by 10 B.C. (The MET)
New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art has by far the most extensive collection of Egyptian antiquities in North America—and ranks as one of the largest in the world. Spend a fascinating day at the museum, with a special focus on how this dazzling collection relates to the Biblical era.
Tour leader Gary Rendsburg, a professor of biblical studies, Hebrew language, and ancient Judaism at Rutgers University, introduces the world of ancient Egypt during the trip into the city. At the Met, he guides participants through the Lila Acheson Wallace Galleries of Egyptian Art, interpreting how the artifacts on display reflect the creativity and significance of art, literature, religion, and culture in the civilization, as well as how they illuminate many of the best-known stories in the Bible. The visit also includes a docent-led tour of highlights of the Met’s collections, and time to view other galleries, including the Ancient Near East section and the relatively recently renovated Byzantine and Medieval wing.
A boxed lunch is included en route to New York, and a three-course dinner at the Brass Rail.
Fringe stop at about 7:25 a.m.
World Art History Certificate elective: Earn 1/2 credit
