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HDS 3669

Midrash: Jewish Biblical Interpretation in the Rabbinic Period

Jon D. Levenson

Description

An introduction to the way the rabbis of the Talmudic period interpreted their Bible. Close reading in English of a range of midrashic literature: halakhic and aggadic, exegetical and homiletical, Tannaitic and Amoraic. Emphasis will be placed on literary assumptions and theological affirmations. Some consideration will be given to the affinities and contrasts of midrash with early Christian biblical interpretation and with contemporary literary theory.

Enrollment Limited: No
Open to BTI Students: Yes
Jointly offered through the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as Religion 1260

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	Religious Education
ThM, pre-2007 MTS, and pre-2005 MDiv Area	Area 3
Language Course Designation(s)	n/a