Introduction to The Hebrew Bible (Old Testament)
RELI 201
Fall 2018
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01
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| Crosslisting:
MDST 203, CJST 244 |
| Certificates: Jewish and Israel Studies, Middle Eastern Studies |
| Course Cluster: Christianity Studies |
The Hebrew Bible is one of the most influential texts in the world. From antiquity to the present, it has served as a source of philosophical, literary, and artistic reflection. It is a fascinating document, combining narrative, poetry, law, prophetic proclamations, and puzzling parables. What kind of book is the Hebrew Bible? Who wrote it and why? How do we approach such a text across the distance of time? Through a systematic reading from the very beginning, we will place the Bible in its historical context while giving special attention to the philosophical and literary questions it raises: Is obedience to authority always justified? Why do good people suffer unjustly? What gender is God? In answering these and other questions, you will gain an understanding of the ways contesting interpretations make authoritative claims. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA RELI |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CEAS-Phil/Reli)(CJST-MN)(MDST-MN)(MDST)(MDST-Art/Arch)(MDST-History)(MDST-Lang/Lit)(MDST-Phil/Reli)(MEST-MN)(RELI-MN)(RELI)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 90% or above |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Adele Berlin and Marc Brettler, eds., THE JEWISH STUDY BIBLE
Jon Levenson, INHERITING ABRAHAM: THE LEGACY OF THE PATRIARCH IN JUDAISM, CHRISTIANITY, AND ISLAM
Judith Plaskow, STANDING AGAIN AT SINAI: JUDAISM FROM A FEMINIST PERSPECTIVE
Michael Satlow, HOW THE BIBLE BECAME HOLY
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Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly responses, three papers |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course satisfies the "Historical Traditions" requirement for the Religion major. |
| Instructor(s): Feller,Yaniv Times: ..T.R.. 01:20PM-02:40PM; Location: JUDD113; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 30 | | SR major: 2 | JR major: 2 | | |
| Seats Available: 7 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 4 | JR non-major: 4 | SO: 9 | FR: 9 |
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| Total Submitted Requests: 3 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 1 | 3rd Ranked: 1 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 1 |
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