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HDS 1836

Medieval Torah Commentary - A Practical Introduction: Seminar

Jon D. Levenson

Description

An introduction to the use of the Jewish biblical commentaries of the Middle Ages as a resource for the modern exegete. Primary readings to include a chapter of the Torah with the comments of several of the following figures: Rashi, Rashbam, Ibn Ezra, Radaq, Ramban, and Seforno. Some discussion of the relationship of the hermeneutical presuppositions of these figures to those of the distinctively modern forms of biblical study. Prerequisite: three years of college level Hebrew (any period) and a secure knowledge of Hebrew grammar.

Enrollment Limited: No
Open to BTI Students: Yes
Jointly offered through the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as Hebrew 217

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Scheduling

Half Course
Spring 2010
W., 1-3
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