What is the west

* "What is the West?" discusses the evolving ideas of western civilization and the questions one should ask when studying it. Reflect on these ideas and how one should analyze the materials of the course.
 * Your response must be at least 200 words in length. 
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What political and religious beliefs and institutions gave Hebrew civilization its unique character and account for its important legacy to Western civilization? Your response must be at least 200 words in length. *