RELI 207
Spring 2007 not offered
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| Certificates: Jewish and Israel Studies |
| Course Cluster: Jewish and Israel Studies |
This seminar will examine the subterranean and often subversive mystical teachings within the Jewish tradition. The course will include an appraisal of the origins of Jewish mysticism in the texts of ascent from Late Antiquity; the effloresence of the Kabbalah in the Medieval Spain; the popularization of mysticism within 18th century Hasidism; and some of the revivals of the mystical tradition on contemporary Israel and North America. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA RELI |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: None |
Major Readings:
G.Scholem, MAJOR TRENDS IN JEWISH MYSTICISM
M.Idel, THE MYSTICAL EXPERIENCE IN ABRAHAM ABULAFIA
A.Green, TORMENTED MASTER: A LIFE OF RABBI NAHMAN OF BRATSLAV
R. Kamenetz, THE JEW IN THE LOTUS: A POET'S REDISCOVER OF JEWISH IDENTITY IN BUDDHIST INDIA
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Examinations and Assignments:
4 short papers, take home final |
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