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HDS 1816

The Song at the Sea: Seminar

Jon D. Levenson

Description

A close reading of Exodus 13:17-15:21 in two contexts, that of the Hebrew Bible (together with its ancient Near Eastern background) and that of rabbinic Judaism. Ample Hebrew readings in both biblical texts and rabbinic midrash. Prerequisites: an introductory course in the critical study of the Hebrew Bible and a solid command of Hebrew grammar (any period). ThM students may use this course to meet 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 236

Scheduling

Half Course
Expected to be offered: Spring 2012
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
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