Religion 209 - Introduction to Judaism

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Whitman College

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not offered 2008-09 A survey of Jewish texts, traditions, and beliefs from the end of the Hellenistic period to the origins of the Reform, Reconstructionist, Conservative, and Modern Orthodox movements in Europe and America. With an emphasis throughout on historical consciousness, special attention will be paid to the formation of Rabbinic Judaism, medieval Jewish literature and thought, and the responses of Jews to the Enlightenment. Prerequisite: General Studies 145 or consent of instructor. 213 A - Introduction to Zoroastrianism (x, 4) (Spring 2009 Only) Hart This course is offers an overview of the Zoroastrian religion. We will study Zoroastrianism from its foundation with the priest Zoroaster up to the lives of modern Zoroastrians, known as Parsees. Among the topics we will address are: the Avesta and other Zoroastrian literature; Zoroastrian myth, theology and praxis; the political alliances between Zoroastrianism and the Iranian Empires; modern literary and philosophical interest in Zoroastrianism; and the state of Zoroastrianism in modernity. Distribution Area: Humanities and Alternative Voices.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.whitman.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 527-5111

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

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Semester

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