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HDS 3646

Classical Rabbinic Literature in Translation

Jonathan Schofer

Description

This course examines the texts of late ancient Rabbinic Judaism with emphasis on literary features. The primary focus is aggadah (non-legal material), including biblical interpretation concerning the Exodus and the revelation at Sinai, and passages from the Babylonian Talmud concerning mysticism, magic, miracles, martyrdom, myth, and dream interpretation. Readings in English translation.

Enrollment Limited: No
Open to BTI Students: No
Jointly offered through the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as Religion 1241

Scheduling

Half Course
Not Offered 2009-10
Course times to be announced.
Location to be announced.

Relationship to Program Requirements

Program Requirement	Area / Category / Art / Designation
MTS Area(s) of Focus	Jewish Studies
MDiv Distribution Category/ies	Judaism
MDiv Art(s) of Ministry	none
ThM, pre-2007 MTS, and pre-2005 MDiv Area	Area 3
Language Course Designation(s)	n/a