Introduction to the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament)
RELI 201
Spring 2020
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01
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| Crosslisting:
MDST 203, CJST 244, COL 237, WLIT 281 |
| Certificates: Jewish and Israel Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Middle Eastern Studies Minor |
| Course Cluster: Christianity Studies |
This course approaches the Hebrew Bible within its historical context while considering its literary, philosophical, and artistic legacy. Students will be exposed to the main historical strands of biblical criticism, while also engaging with the challenges of interpreting the Bible as modern readers: How and when did the Hebrew Bible come to be, and what relevance might it hold for us today? By beginning at the beginning and proceeding systematically through the Hebrew Bible, students will hone their skills as readers and interpreters of the Bible as a canon. Students will consider questions of the texts' function, universality, and authority, and will be encouraged to explore the wide range of biblical interpretations in literature, music, and the fine arts from antiquity to the present day. |
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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
Susan Niditich, WAR IN THE HEBREW BIBLE
Michael Satlow, HOW THE BIBLE BECAME HOLY
Avigdor Shinan and Yair Zakovitch, FROM GODS TO GOD
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Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly responses, three papers |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course satisfied the "Historical Traditions" requirement for the Religion major. |
| Instructor(s): Feller,Yaniv Times: ..T.R.. 10:20AM-11:40AM; Location: BOGH112; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 30 | | SR major: 2 | JR major: 2 | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 4 | JR non-major: 4 | SO: 9 | FR: 9 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 3 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 2 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 1 |
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