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HDS 1808

The Binding of Isaac (\Aqedah/): Seminar

Jon D. Levenson

Description

An examination of Genesis 22 in multiple contexts - its settings in the Hebrew Bible and various forms of its afterlife in Second Temple Judaism, early Christianity, Rabbinic Judaism, and the Qur'an. Emphasis placed on the interpretation and expansion of the story in rabbinic midrashim, read in Hebrew. Some discussion of the use of the story in modern theology (especially Kierkegaard's \Fear and Trembling/) and of rationalist and feminist critiques. Prerequisite: three years of Hebrew or the equivalent (not a course for those lacking a secure grasp of Hebrew grammar). ThM students may use this course to meet either an area 1 or area 3 requirement.

Enrollment Limited: No
Open to BTI Students: Yes
Jointly offered through the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as Hebrew 235

Scheduling

Half Course
Expected to be offered: Spring 2011
Course times to be announced.
Location to be announced.

Relationship to Program Requirements

Program Requirement	Area / Category / Art / Designation
MTS Area(s) of Focus	Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Jewish Studies New Testament and Early Christianity
MDiv Distribution Category/ies	Scriptural Interpretation
MDiv Art(s) of Ministry	Religious Education
ThM, pre-2007 MTS, and pre-2005 MDiv Area	Area 1
Language Course Designation(s)	n/a