Rabbinics 40618 - Genesis and Judaism:Bereshit Rabbah

Institution:

Gratz College

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Description:

This course explores the early Rabbinic interpretations of the book of Genesis. Some major issues to be addressed are: the Rabbinic understandings of the creating of the universe; the creating of humanity; the conflict between Cain and Abel; and the lives of the ancient Patriarchs and Matriarchs. All sources will be studied in English translation. ( This course may be taken for Rabbinics or Bible credit) Division: College Division Department: Rabbinics

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gratz.edu/

Phone Number:

(215) 635-7300 ext 185

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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